GP surgery in Redditch
The Bridge Surgery
8 Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4LA
Scores 30 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 54% 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.
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 32
- Easy to get through on the phone35
- Easy to contact online59
- Good experience of getting in touch17
- Did not wait too long for the appointment47
Quality of care 32
- Patients rate the surgery as good11
- Patients got what they needed89
- Doctors and nurses listen19
- Patients trust the staff75
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done21
- Meets NHS clinical targets21
- Children vaccinated on time42
What patients say
108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
54%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
64%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 62% · 2026: 64%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 54% | 57% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via website | 62% | 58% | 44% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 61% | 54% | 31% |
| Reception staff helpful | 75% | 85% | 71% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 35% | 31% | 27% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 21% | 42% | 44% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 83% | 84% | 72% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 62% | 73% | 56% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 42% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% | 62% |
| Remote appointment | 28% | 26% | 43% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 87% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 71% | 75% | 55% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 87% |
| Needs were met | 97% | 90% | 84% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 64% | 77% | 62% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 74% | 79% | 74% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 55% |
| Discussed managing condition | 49% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 59% | 46% | 37% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 15 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 8 Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4LA
- Phone
- 01527 555600
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.thebridgesurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Redditch & Bromsgrove Kingfisher PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M81092 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Tactile flooring: ridged or raised surface, to warn of hazards
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 8 August 2019
This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 15.2% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 75% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 54% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 64% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 55% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Surgerythis surgery | – | 30 | 54% | 64% | Yes |
| Hillview Medical CentreRedditch, B97 4RN | 0.8 miles | 86 | 93% | 93% | Yes |
| The Dow SurgeryRedditch, B97 4AJ | 0.9 miles | 33 | 58% | 74% | Yes |
| St Stephen's Medical PartnershipRedditch, B97 4AL | 0.9 miles | 14 | 48% | 68% | Yes |
| Crabbs Cross Medical CentreRedditch, B97 5JX | 0.9 miles | 52 | 70% | 75% | Yes |
| Crabbs Cross SurgeryRedditch, B97 5JX | 0.9 miles | 44 | 59% | 78% | Yes |
| Elgar HouseRedditch, B97 4AB | 0.9 miles | 78 | 57% | 89% | Yes |
| Winyates Health CentreRedditch, B98 0NR | 2.3 miles | 26 | 42% | 73% | Yes |
| The Ridgeway SurgeryRedditch, B96 6DS | 2.4 miles | 98 | 88% | 94% | Yes |
| Pool Medical CentreStudley, B80 7QU | 2.7 miles | 93 | 87% | 90% | Yes |
Hillview Medical Centre is 0.8 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Bridge Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Bridge Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01527 555600.
How do patients rate The Bridge Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at The Bridge Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 30 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Bridge Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Bridge Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 August 2019).
What are the opening times of The Bridge Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Bridge Surgery?
Call 01527 555600 or visit its website, www.thebridgesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 8 Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4LA.
How many patients are registered at The Bridge Surgery?
Around 5,635 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Redditch & Bromsgrove Kingfisher 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.