GP surgery in Stratford-on-Avon

Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre

The Birches, Broad Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, B94 5DP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,264 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 70% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 86% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 14 in Stratford-on-Avon Based on 104 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 72

  • Easy to get through on the phone65
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment80

Quality of care 95

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff92
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets82
  • Children vaccinated on time69

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day50%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)84%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 78%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 74%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 62%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 77%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 91%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 100% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 98%
Needs were met 99% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 97%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 86%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Birches, Broad Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, B94 5DP
Phone
01564 742274
Website
www.tiamp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Arden PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84047 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 12 April 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

5,264registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.5%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression12.5%14.3%
Obesity7.8%13.9%
Smoking6.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centrethis surgery8670%92%Yes
Hollyoaks Medical CentreBirmingham, B47 6ET2.7 miles9078%83%Yes
Winyates Health CentreRedditch, B98 0NR3.6 miles2642%73%Yes
Gps HealthcareSolihull, B90 4DD3.6 miles2327%72%Yes
Hollywood Medical CentreBirmingham, B47 5DP3.6 miles7178%88%Yes
Dorridge SurgerySolihull, B93 8LH4.3 miles7858%84%Yes
Henley-in-Arden Medical CentreHenley-in-Arden, B95 5GD4.5 miles9896%99%Yes
Grafton Road SurgerySolihull, B90 1NG4.6 miles5567%83%Yes
Lapworth SurgerySolihull, B94 6LH4.8 miles9898%98%Yes
Arden Medical CentreSolihull, B93 0QA4.8 miles8980%89%Yes

Henley-in-Arden Medical Centre is 4.5 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01564 742274.

How do patients rate Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% 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 Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre?

Call 01564 742274 or visit its website, www.tiamp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Birches, Broad Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, B94 5DP.

How many patients are registered at Tanworth-in-Arden Medical Centre?

Around 5,264 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Arden PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.