GP surgery in Coventry

Windmill Surgery

Longford Primary Care Centre, Longford Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6DR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,196 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 61% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 37th of 37 in Coventry Based on 118 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 25

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online62
  • Good experience of getting in touch26
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 3

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed0
  • Doctors and nurses listen6
  • Patients trust the staff5
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done30
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time14

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-18

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone33%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face44%
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 61% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 56% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 75% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 71% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 80% 92% 90%
Needs were met 65% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 42%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 25% 46% 71%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:45am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:45am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:45am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:45am to 3pm
Friday8:45am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 23 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Longford Primary Care Centre, Longford Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6DR
Phone
024 7526 3333
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
GP Connect PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M86048 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 18 October 2017

This rating is 8 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

8,196registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression16.8%14.3%
Obesity15.1%13.9%
Smoking15.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check53%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Windmill Surgerythis surgery1261%62%Yes
Longford Primary Care CentreCoventry, CV6 6DRunder 0.1 miles1862%69%Yes
Holbrooks Health TeamCoventry, CV6 4HN1.1 miles1755%61%Yes
The Gables MedicentreCoventry, CV6 4DD1.1 miles2152%67%Yes
Wood End Health CentreCoventry, CV2 1XA1.3 miles1850%69%Yes
Edgwick Medical CentreCoventry, CV6 5LL1.3 miles852%59%Yes
Alliance Teaching PracticesCoventry, CV6 5AR1.6 miles940%61%Yes
Paradise Medical CentreCoventry, CV6 5BG1.6 miles440%59%Yes
Central Medical CentreCoventry, CV6 5DF1.8 miles5888%83%Yes
Coventry GP Group of PracticesCoventry, CV6 3FA1.9 miles655%64%Yes

Central Medical Centre is 1.8 miles away, scores 58 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Windmill Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Windmill Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7526 3333.

How do patients rate Windmill Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at Windmill Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Windmill Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Windmill Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 October 2017).

What are the opening times of Windmill Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:45am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:45am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:45am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:45am to 3pm, Friday 8:45am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 23 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Windmill Surgery?

Call 024 7526 3333. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Longford Primary Care Centre, Longford Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6DR.

How many patients are registered at Windmill Surgery?

Around 8,196 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of GP Connect 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.