GP surgery in Coventry

Woodside Medical Centre

Jardine Crescent, Coventry, CV4 9PL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,230 patients

Scores 39 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 56% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 39% of GP surgeries in England. 26th of 37 in Coventry Based on 114 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 42

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch39
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment51

Quality of care 38

  • Patients rate the surgery as good36
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen59
  • Patients trust the staff25
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done44
  • Meets NHS clinical targets65
  • Children vaccinated on time54

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+16

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day53%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 33%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 65%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 45% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 69% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 53%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 31%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 41%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 91%
Needs were met 89% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 64% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Jardine Crescent, Coventry, CV4 9PL
Phone
024 7541 0100
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.woodsidemedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Go West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M86034 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 February 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

10,230registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression20.2%14.3%
Obesity11.0%13.9%
Smoking13.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%

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Limbrick Wood Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodside Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodside Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7541 0100.

How do patients rate Woodside Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Woodside Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 39 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodside Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodside Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 February 2017).

What are the opening times of Woodside Medical Centre?

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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodside Medical Centre?

Call 024 7541 0100 or visit its website, www.woodsidemedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Jardine Crescent, Coventry, CV4 9PL.

How many patients are registered at Woodside Medical Centre?

Around 10,230 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Go West 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.