GP surgery in Malvern Hills

Tenbury Surgery

34 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,719 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 82% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 88% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Malvern Hills Based on 118 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 83

  • Easy to get through on the phone85
  • Easy to contact online32
  • Good experience of getting in touch75
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good90
  • Patients got what they needed86
  • Doctors and nurses listen90
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done59
  • Meets NHS clinical targets49
  • Children vaccinated on time81

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 72%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 79% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 62% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 95%
Needs were met 96% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 47%

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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
Saturday8:30am to 1:30pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
34 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AA
Phone
01584 810343
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North & West Herefordshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81042 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Brunswick House
Tenbury Road, Clee Hill, Ludlow, SY8 3NE

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Children’s play area
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 May 2019

This rating is 7 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

9,719registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity15.2%13.9%
Smoking12.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Tenbury Surgerythis surgery8882%92%Yes
Cleobury Mortimer SurgeryKidderminster, DY14 8DB6.4 miles9793%98%Yes
Ludlow - PortcullisLudlow, SY8 1GT6.5 miles8883%90%Yes
Station Drive SurgeryLudlow, SY8 2AB6.5 miles8882%83%Yes
Ryeland SurgeryLeominster, HR6 8FU8.7 miles5370%77%Yes
Nunwell SurgeryBromyard, HR7 4BZ9.4 miles9088%93%Yes
Great Witley SurgeryWorcester, WR6 6HR10.0 miles10095%98%Yes
The Mortimer Medical PracLeominster, HR6 9QL10.3 miles4863%80%Yes
Knightwick SurgeryWorcester, WR6 5PH11.4 miles9896%98%Yes
Bewdley Medical CentreBewdley, DY12 2EF12.5 miles7770%85%Yes

Great Witley Surgery is 10.0 miles away, scores 100 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Tenbury Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Tenbury Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01584 810343.

How do patients rate Tenbury Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Tenbury Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Tenbury Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Tenbury Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 May 2019).

What are the opening times of Tenbury Surgery?

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 8:30am to 1:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Tenbury Surgery?

Call 01584 810343. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 34 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AA.

Does Tenbury Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Tenbury Surgery also runs Brunswick House (Tenbury Road, Clee Hill, Ludlow, SY8 3NE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Tenbury Surgery?

Around 9,719 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North & West Herefordshire 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.