GP surgery in Hereford

Wargrave House Surgery

Wargrave House, 23 St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,330 patients

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 36% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Hereford Based on 96 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone10
  • Easy to contact online16
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment3

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed43
  • Doctors and nurses listen52
  • Patients trust the staff23
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done18
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time95

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

36%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

61%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 58% · 2026: 61%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away36%

The appointment

Were seen the same day9%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)30%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 36% 57% 30%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 19%
Reception staff helpful 66% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 83% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 46% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 28% 57% 28%
Waiting time was about right 44% 69% 49%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 53%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 72%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 60% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 81%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 87%
Needs were met 90% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 61% 77% 58%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Wargrave House, 23 St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JB
Phone
01432 272285
Website
www.wargravehousesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Wbc (Hereford City) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81066 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 January 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

8,330registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity14.6%13.9%
Smoking16.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Common questions

Is Wargrave House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wargrave House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01432 272285.

How do patients rate Wargrave House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Wargrave House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 36% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wargrave House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wargrave House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 January 2026).

What are the opening times of Wargrave House 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wargrave House Surgery?

Call 01432 272285 or visit its website, www.wargravehousesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Wargrave House, 23 St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JB.

How many patients are registered at Wargrave House Surgery?

Around 8,330 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Wbc (Hereford City) 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.