GP surgery in Kingswinford
The Summerhill Surgery
Summerhill, Kingswinford, DY6 9JG
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.
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
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 | 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% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 | 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 18 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Summerhill, Kingswinford, DY6 9JG
- Phone
- 01384 273275
- [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
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 | 24.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 80% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 88% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 67% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Summerhill Surgerythis surgery | – | 64 | 80% | 84% | Yes |
| Moss Grove SurgeryKingswinford, DY6 9HS | 0.2 miles | 32 | 26% | 76% | Yes |
| Kingswinford Medical PracticeKingswinford, DY6 8DN | 0.5 miles | 75 | 59% | 92% | Yes |
| Rangeways Road SurgeryKingswinford, DY6 8PN | 1.1 miles | 73 | 73% | 90% | Yes |
| Wordsley Green Health CentreStourbridge, DY8 5PD | 1.1 miles | 76 | 76% | 84% | Yes |
| Lower Gornal Medical PracticeDudley, DY3 2NQ | 2.1 miles | 47 | 60% | 75% | Yes |
| Aw SurgeriesBrierley Hill, DY5 3EE | 2.3 miles | 56 | 38% | 80% | Yes |
| Three Villages Medical PracticeStourbridge, DY8 4HZ | 2.4 miles | 71 | 57% | 85% | Yes |
| The Waterfront SurgeryBrierley Hill, DY5 1RU | 2.5 miles | 8 | 51% | 67% | Yes |
| High Oak SurgeryBrierley Hill, DY5 1RU | 2.5 miles | 38 | 58% | 77% | Yes |
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.