GP surgery in Wolverhampton

Showell Park Health Centre

Fifth Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9ST

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,159 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 38 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 38% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 24 in Wolverhampton Based on 80 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 40

  • Easy to get through on the phone47
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch37
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 37

  • Patients rate the surgery as good38
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen91
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done13
  • Meets NHS clinical targets14
  • Children vaccinated on time11

What patients say

80 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away50%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 56% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 95%
Needs were met 87% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 80 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
Saturday1pm to 5pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 March 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fifth Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9ST
Phone
01902 446711
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.showellparkhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wolverhampton North Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02736 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 March 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,159registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.4%3.0%
Depression21.7%14.3%
Obesity25.5%13.9%
Smoking18.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Showell Park Health Centrethis surgery3860%76%Yes
Bagary's Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV10 9SX0.1 mile1250%69%Yes
Poplars Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9PG0.2 miles8988%88%Yes
Dr ST Pierre-LibbertonWolverhampton, WV10 8PJ0.7 miles3764%78%Yes
Primrose Lane PracticeWolverhampton, WV10 8RN0.7 miles6873%78%Yes
Keats Grove SurgeryWolverhampton, WV10 8LY0.9 miles637%60%Yes
Probert Road SurgeryWolverhampton, WV10 6AR0.9 miles8098%91%Yes
Prestbury Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV10 8EA1.0 miles2135%69%Yes
Dr Sinha & TahirWolverhampton, WV10 0BD1.1 miles3547%78%Yes
Fordhouses Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV10 6RU1.1 miles3156%72%Yes

Poplars Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Showell Park Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Showell Park Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 446711.

How do patients rate Showell Park Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Showell Park Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 38 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Showell Park Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Showell Park Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Showell Park Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 1pm to 5pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 March 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Showell Park Health Centre?

Call 01902 446711 or visit its website, www.showellparkhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fifth Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9ST.

How many patients are registered at Showell Park Health Centre?

Around 7,159 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wolverhampton North Network PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.