GP surgery in Bedworth

The Old Cole House Practice

41 Park Road, Nuneaton, Bedworth, CV12 8LH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,804 patients

Scores 25 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2015. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 25% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Bedworth Based on 100 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online5
  • Good experience of getting in touch24
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment24

Quality of care 29

  • Patients rate the surgery as good35
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff36
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done31
  • Meets NHS clinical targets16
  • Children vaccinated on time31

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone86%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 30% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 31% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 49% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 91%
Needs were met 90% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

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 7 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
41 Park Road, Nuneaton, Bedworth, CV12 8LH
Phone
024 7631 1200
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Nuneaton & Bedworth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84627 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 November 2015

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

3,804registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.4%15.2%
Diabetes12.2%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression15.8%14.3%
Obesity14.3%13.9%
Smoking17.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6465%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review55%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Bedworth →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Old Cole House Practicethis surgery2560%75%Yes
Bedworth Health CentreBedworth, CV12 8NQ0.1 mile630%61%Yes
Woodlands SurgeryBedworth, CV12 0AJ0.7 miles3757%72%Yes
Windmill SurgeryCoventry, CV6 6DR1.9 miles1261%62%Yes
Longford Primary Care CentreCoventry, CV6 6DR1.9 miles1862%69%Yes
Bulkington SurgeryBedworth, CV12 9JB2.2 miles9379%93%Yes
Whitestone SurgeryNuneaton, CV11 4SB2.3 miles6968%78%
Rugby Road SurgeryBedworth, CV12 9JE2.3 miles6473%82%Yes
Holbrooks Health TeamCoventry, CV6 4HN2.5 miles1755%61%Yes
Chaucer SurgeryNuneaton, CV11 4UZ2.8 miles5970%82%Yes

Woodlands Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 37 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Old Cole House Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Old Cole House Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7631 1200.

How do patients rate The Old Cole House Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at The Old Cole House Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 25 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 Old Cole House Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Old Cole House Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 November 2015).

What are the opening times of The Old Cole House Practice?

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 7 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Old Cole House Practice?

Call 024 7631 1200. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 41 Park Road, Nuneaton, Bedworth, CV12 8LH.

How many patients are registered at The Old Cole House Practice?

Around 3,804 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Nuneaton & Bedworth 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.