GP surgery in Stafford

Stafford Health and Wellbeing

Whitgreave Court, Stafford, ST16 3EB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,387 patients

Scores 18 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 29% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 18% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 10 in Stafford Based on 124 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 12

  • Easy to get through on the phone4
  • Easy to contact online42
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment32

Quality of care 31

  • Patients rate the surgery as good10
  • Patients got what they needed61
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff73
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done19
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time34

What patients say

124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

28%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

64%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-17

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 64%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer10%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 28% 57% 35%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 19%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 91%
Needs were met 93% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 64% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 124 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7:30pm
Tuesday8am to 7:30pm
Wednesday8am to 7:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Whitgreave Court, Stafford, ST16 3EB
Phone
01785 258249
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stafford Town PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83044 · 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 28 December 2016

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

13,387registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression19.2%14.3%
Obesity17.9%13.9%
Smoking17.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Castlefields is 1.4 miles away, scores 44 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stafford Health and Wellbeing taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stafford Health and Wellbeing was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01785 258249.

How do patients rate Stafford Health and Wellbeing?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at Stafford Health and Wellbeing said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 29% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 18 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stafford Health and Wellbeing?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stafford Health and Wellbeing as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Stafford Health and Wellbeing?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stafford Health and Wellbeing?

Call 01785 258249. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Whitgreave Court, Stafford, ST16 3EB.

How many patients are registered at Stafford Health and Wellbeing?

Around 13,387 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stafford Town PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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.