GP surgery in Oldbury

Warley Road Surgery

118 Warley Road, Warley, Oldbury, B68 9SZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,100 patients

Scores 29 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 29% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 7 in Oldbury Based on 75 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 36

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online81
  • Good experience of getting in touch44
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 23

  • Patients rate the surgery as good39
  • Patients got what they needed27
  • Doctors and nurses listen11
  • Patients trust the staff9
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets13
  • Children vaccinated on time2

What patients say

75 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face63%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 46% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 37% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 82% 92% 91%
Needs were met 88% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 59%
Agreed a care plan 63% 46% 62%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 75 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 7pm
Wednesday8am to 7pm
Thursday8am to 7pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
118 Warley Road, Warley, Oldbury, B68 9SZ
Phone
0121 544 5681
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Oldbury & Smethwick PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M88640 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 November 2019

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,100registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes13.2%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression8.9%14.3%
Obesity14.2%13.9%
Smoking7.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Warley Road Surgerythis surgery2964%76%Yes
Dog Kennel Lane SurgeryOldbury, B68 9LZ0.1 mile8575%93%Yes
Rood End Medical PracticeOldbury, B68 8JB0.4 miles6071%84%Yes
St Paul's Medical PracticeSmethwick, B66 1HB0.8 miles641%67%Yes
Lodge Road SurgerySmethwick, B67 7LU0.8 miles3659%75%Yes
Hill Top Medical CentreOldbury, B68 9DU0.8 miles1037%59%Yes
Causeway Green Road SurgeryOldbury, B68 8LJ1.0 miles1353%65%Yes
Sarephed Medical CentreSmethwick, B67 6AJ1.0 miles1041%63%Yes
The Smethwick Medical CentreSmethwick, B66 3BQ1.1 miles335%57%Yes
Bearwood Road SurgerySmethwick, B66 4ES1.2 miles3759%77%Yes

Dog Kennel Lane Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Warley Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Warley Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 544 5681.

How do patients rate Warley Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Warley Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 29 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Warley Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Warley Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 November 2019).

What are the opening times of Warley Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7pm, Wednesday 8am to 7pm, Thursday 8am to 7pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Warley Road Surgery?

Call 0121 544 5681. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 118 Warley Road, Warley, Oldbury, B68 9SZ.

How many patients are registered at Warley Road Surgery?

Around 4,100 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Oldbury & Smethwick 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.