GP surgery in Worcester

Thorneloe Lodge Surgery

29 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1RU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,926 patients

Scores 42 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 42% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 9 in Worcester Based on 111 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 58

  • Easy to get through on the phone51
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch55
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 23

  • Patients rate the surgery as good24
  • Patients got what they needed28
  • Doctors and nurses listen13
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done52
  • Meets NHS clinical targets64
  • Children vaccinated on time67

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-11

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day37%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 60%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 69%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 92%
Needs were met 88% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 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 21 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
29 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1RU
Phone
01905 726444
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.thorneloelodgesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Worcs Worcester City GP PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81037 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 July 2026

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

11,926registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression12.5%14.3%
Obesity10.5%13.9%
Smoking12.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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Barbourne Health Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 60 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Thorneloe Lodge Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Thorneloe Lodge Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01905 726444.

How do patients rate Thorneloe Lodge Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Thorneloe Lodge Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 42 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Thorneloe Lodge Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Thorneloe Lodge Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 July 2026).

What are the opening times of Thorneloe Lodge Surgery?

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 21 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Thorneloe Lodge Surgery?

Call 01905 726444 or visit its website, www.thorneloelodgesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 29 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1RU.

How many patients are registered at Thorneloe Lodge Surgery?

Around 11,926 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Worcs Worcester City GP 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.