GP surgery in Kingswinford

The Summerhill Surgery

Summerhill, Kingswinford, DY6 9JG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,314 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 64 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 80% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 64% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Kingswinford Based on 84 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 64

  • Easy to get through on the phone82
  • Easy to contact online69
  • Good experience of getting in touch37
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 61

  • Patients rate the surgery as good67
  • Patients got what they needed59
  • Doctors and nurses listen51
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done67
  • Meets NHS clinical targets8
  • Children vaccinated on time71

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone84%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face86%
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 80% 57% 79%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 76%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 56% 31% 52%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 57%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 91%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 94%
Needs were met 92% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 68% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 35%

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday8:30am to 5pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Summerhill, Kingswinford, DY6 9JG
Phone
01384 273275
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.summerhillsurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kingswinford & Wordsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M87018 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 July 2025

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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

7,314registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension24.3%15.2%
Diabetes10.1%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease6.0%3.0%
Depression17.7%14.3%
Obesity16.4%13.9%
Smoking8.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Kingswinford Medical Practice is 0.5 miles away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Summerhill Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Summerhill Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01384 273275.

How do patients rate The Summerhill Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at The Summerhill Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 64 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Summerhill Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Summerhill Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 July 2025).

What are the opening times of The Summerhill Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8:30am to 5pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Summerhill Surgery?

Call 01384 273275 or visit its website, www.summerhillsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Summerhill, Kingswinford, DY6 9JG.

How many patients are registered at The Summerhill Surgery?

Around 7,314 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kingswinford & Wordsley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country 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.