GP surgery in Tamworth

The Aldergate Med.pract

The Mount, 10 Salters Lane, Tamworth, B79 8BH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,141 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 9 in Tamworth Based on 120 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 phone18
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen6
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done53
  • Meets NHS clinical targets54
  • Children vaccinated on time53

What patients say

120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 62% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away48%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week52%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 27%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 62%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 11% 42% 14%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 66% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 76% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 88%
Needs were met 82% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 62%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 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 12 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Mount, 10 Salters Lane, Tamworth, B79 8BH
Phone
01827 219843
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.aldergatemedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Mercian PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83032 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 27 August 2021

This rating is 5 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

14,141registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression15.0%14.3%
Obesity16.0%13.9%
Smoking12.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Hollies Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 57 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Aldergate Med.pract taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Aldergate Med.pract was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01827 219843.

How do patients rate The Aldergate Med.pract?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at The Aldergate Med.pract said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Aldergate Med.pract?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Aldergate Med.pract as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 August 2021).

What are the opening times of The Aldergate Med.pract?

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 12 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Aldergate Med.pract?

Call 01827 219843 or visit its website, www.aldergatemedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Mount, 10 Salters Lane, Tamworth, B79 8BH.

How many patients are registered at The Aldergate Med.pract?

Around 14,141 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Mercian 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.