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Stockwood Medical Centre

Hollway Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8PT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,801 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 84% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 86% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 27 in Bristol Based on 114 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 86

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online65
  • Good experience of getting in touch82
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment74

Quality of care 82

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff53
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets58
  • Children vaccinated on time61

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away79%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 83%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 81%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 79% 57% 76%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 97%
Needs were met 99% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 93% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 7:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hollway Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8PT
Phone
01275 833103
Website
www.stockwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Connexus PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81009 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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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

10,801registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression22.3%14.3%
Obesity17.3%13.9%
Smoking16.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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Common questions

Is Stockwood Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stockwood Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01275 833103.

How do patients rate Stockwood Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Stockwood Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 86 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stockwood Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stockwood Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Stockwood Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 7:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stockwood Medical Centre?

Call 01275 833103 or visit its website, www.stockwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hollway Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8PT.

How many patients are registered at Stockwood Medical Centre?

Around 10,801 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Connexus PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.