GP surgery in Coseley

Woodsetton Medical Centre

40 Bourne Street, Woodsetton, Dudley, DY3 1AF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,994 patients

Scores 33 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 33% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Coseley Based on 98 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 44

  • Easy to get through on the phone41
  • Easy to contact online28
  • Good experience of getting in touch36
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment65

Quality of care 21

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff13
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets3
  • Children vaccinated on time48

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)43%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 37%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 31%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 69%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 84%
Needs were met 89% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 17 October 2013. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
40 Bourne Street, Woodsetton, Dudley, DY3 1AF
Phone
01902 883346
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sedgley, Coseley & Gornal PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M87016 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 December 2025

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

6,994registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity20.4%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Woodsetton Medical Centrethis surgery3357%68%Yes
The Greens Health CentreDudley, DY1 3QZ0.6 miles7073%82%Yes
Coseley Medical CentreBilston, WV14 9DJ0.7 miles6264%80%Yes
Bath Street Medical CentreDudley, DY3 1LS0.7 miles
The Ridgeway SurgeryDudley, DY3 3UH0.9 miles9786%96%Yes
Tandon Medical Centre (Oram & Partners)Dudley, DY3 1UX0.9 miles633%65%Yes
Black Country Family PracticeTipton, DY4 8PX1.4 miles223%49%Yes
Northway Medical CentreDudley, DY3 3QY1.4 miles9391%90%Yes
St James Medical Practice2Dudley, DY1 2BY1.6 miles4664%81%Yes
St James Medical Practice1Dudley, DY1 2BY1.6 miles6561%80%Yes

The Greens Health Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodsetton Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodsetton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 883346.

How do patients rate Woodsetton Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Woodsetton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 33 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodsetton Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodsetton Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 December 2025).

What are the opening times of Woodsetton Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 October 2013. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodsetton Medical Centre?

Call 01902 883346. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 40 Bourne Street, Woodsetton, Dudley, DY3 1AF.

How many patients are registered at Woodsetton Medical Centre?

Around 6,994 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sedgley, Coseley & Gornal PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country 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.