GP surgery in Redditch

St Stephen's Medical Partnership

St. Stephens Surgery, Adelaide Street, Redditch, B97 4AL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,653 patients

Scores 14 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 48% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 14% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 9 in Redditch Based on 112 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 16

  • Easy to get through on the phone25
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch15
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment15

Quality of care 16

  • Patients rate the surgery as good18
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen16
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done42
  • Meets NHS clinical targets63
  • Children vaccinated on time60

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 48% 57% 51%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 68%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 44% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 53% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 83% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 82% 92% 95%
Needs were met 82% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 64% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 50% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 25% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
St. Stephens Surgery, Adelaide Street, Redditch, B97 4AL
Phone
01527 595600
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ststephenssurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Redditch & Bromsgrove Kingfisher PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81001 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Maple View Medical Practice
Unit 5, Tanhouse Lane, Redditch, B98 9AA

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 March 2025

Read the inspection report

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

17,653registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression22.2%14.3%
Obesity16.0%13.9%
Smoking16.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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The Dow Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 33 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is St Stephen's Medical Partnership taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St Stephen's Medical Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01527 595600.

How do patients rate St Stephen's Medical Partnership?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at St Stephen's Medical Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 14 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St Stephen's Medical Partnership?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St Stephen's Medical Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 March 2025).

What are the opening times of St Stephen's Medical Partnership?

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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St Stephen's Medical Partnership?

Call 01527 595600 or visit its website, www.ststephenssurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St. Stephens Surgery, Adelaide Street, Redditch, B97 4AL.

Does St Stephen's Medical Partnership have a branch surgery?

Yes. St Stephen's Medical Partnership also runs Maple View Medical Practice (Unit 5, Tanhouse Lane, Redditch, B98 9AA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at St Stephen's Medical Partnership?

Around 17,653 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Redditch & Bromsgrove Kingfisher PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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.