GP surgery in Coventry

Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1

Remembrance Road, Coventry, CV3 3DG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,300 patients

Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 79% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 72% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 37 in Coventry Based on 90 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 76

  • Easy to get through on the phone81
  • Easy to contact online67
  • Good experience of getting in touch65
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment68

Quality of care 64

  • Patients rate the surgery as good89
  • Patients got what they needed59
  • Doctors and nurses listen60
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets15
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

79%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day48%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 79% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 69%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 74%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 78% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 41%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 95% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 94%
Needs were met 92% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 55% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 60% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 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 2 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Remembrance Road, Coventry, CV3 3DG
Phone
024 7630 2082
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sowe Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M86001 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 January 2017

This rating is 9 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?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,300registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
79.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression14.9%14.3%
Obesity18.4%13.9%
Smoking22.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6462%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Park House is 1.8 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1 taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1 was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7630 2082.

How do patients rate Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1 said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1 as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1?

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 2 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1?

Call 024 7630 2082. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Remembrance Road, Coventry, CV3 3DG.

How many patients are registered at Willenhall Primary Care Centre - 1?

Around 7,300 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sowe Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.