GP surgery in Burton upon Trent

Winshill

Winshill Medical Centre, Melbourne Avenue, Burton on Trent, DE15 0EP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,383 patients

Scores 69 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 69% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 9 in Burton upon Trent Based on 87 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 72

  • Easy to get through on the phone78
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment44

Quality of care 62

  • Patients rate the surgery as good59
  • Patients got what they needed35
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff68
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets68
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

77%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)88%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 77% 57% 90%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 72%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 76% 42% 81%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 82% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 9%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 98%
Needs were met 89% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 83%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 33%

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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 17 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Winshill Medical Centre, Melbourne Avenue, Burton on Trent, DE15 0EP
Phone
01283 741920
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East Staffordshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y00078 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • 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 9 December 2016

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

5,383registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression20.6%14.3%
Obesity14.1%13.9%
Smoking18.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Winshillthis surgery6978%82%Yes
Wetmore Road SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE14 1SL1.3 miles6257%87%Yes
Bridge SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE15 9AW1.3 miles6660%85%Yes
Peel CroftBurton-on-Trent, DE14 3RH1.7 miles8692%85%Yes
Newhall SurgerySwadlincote, DE11 0HU1.7 miles2241%72%Yes
Stapenhill Medical CentreBurton on Trent, DE15 9QD1.9 miles6068%81%Yes
Gordon Street SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE14 2JA2.1 miles5968%85%Yes
All Saints SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE14 3NA2.3 miles2146%72%Yes
Carlton Street SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE13 0TE2.4 miles236%51%Yes
Swadlincote SurgerySwadlincote, DE11 0PP2.5 miles2146%68%Yes

Peel Croft is 1.7 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Winshill taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Winshill was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01283 741920.

How do patients rate Winshill?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Winshill said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 69 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Winshill?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Winshill as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Winshill?

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 17 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Winshill?

Call 01283 741920. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Winshill Medical Centre, Melbourne Avenue, Burton on Trent, DE15 0EP.

How many patients are registered at Winshill?

Around 5,383 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Staffordshire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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.