GP surgery in Coventry

Wood End Health Centre

67a Deedmore Road, Coventry, CV2 1XA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,973 patients

Scores 18 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 18% of GP surgeries in England. 35th of 37 in Coventry Based on 101 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 21

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch21
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment35

Quality of care 18

  • Patients rate the surgery as good18
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen27
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets39
  • Children vaccinated on time36

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day48%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 36% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 71% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 35%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 79% 92% 89%
Needs were met 87% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 58% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 30 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
67a Deedmore Road, Coventry, CV2 1XA
Phone
024 7661 2929
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.woodendhealthcentre.co.uk
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
M86020 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 July 2022

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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,973registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression15.8%14.3%
Obesity17.3%13.9%
Smoking23.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Wood End Health Centrethis surgery1850%69%Yes
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Henley Green Medical Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 38 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Wood End Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wood End Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7661 2929.

How do patients rate Wood End Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Wood End Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 18 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wood End Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wood End Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 July 2022).

What are the opening times of Wood End Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 30 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wood End Health Centre?

Call 024 7661 2929 or visit its website, www.woodendhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 67a Deedmore Road, Coventry, CV2 1XA.

How many patients are registered at Wood End Health Centre?

Around 7,973 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.