GP surgery in Wyre Forest

Wolverley Surgery

Doctors Surgery, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5TH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,933 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 84% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Wyre Forest Based on 110 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online54
  • Good experience of getting in touch87
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed93
  • Doctors and nurses listen79
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done44
  • Meets NHS clinical targets3
  • Children vaccinated on time65

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone87%
Had their call answered straight away25%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 83% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 94% 69% 87%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 97%
Needs were met 98% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 93%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 86%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 23 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Doctors Surgery, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5TH
Phone
01562 850800
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.wolverleysurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
WF Network of Independent Practices PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81608 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 November 2024

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

3,933registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma9.6%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression17.5%14.3%
Obesity18.0%13.9%
Smoking9.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)54%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Common questions

Is Wolverley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wolverley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01562 850800.

How do patients rate Wolverley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Wolverley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wolverley Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wolverley Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 November 2024).

What are the opening times of Wolverley Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 23 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wolverley Surgery?

Call 01562 850800 or visit its website, www.wolverleysurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Doctors Surgery, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5TH.

How many patients are registered at Wolverley Surgery?

Around 3,933 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of WF Network of Independent Practices 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.