GP practices in the Wyre Forest council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Wyre Forest council area, with 110,788 registered patients between them (September 2026). 107,877 people living in Wyre Forest were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Wyre Forest have 1,822 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Wyre Forest with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 78% at Church Street Surgery to 95% at Wolverley Surgery, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Chaddesley Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (95%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverley Surgery | 3,987 | 4,179 | 95% | 84% | Good | 1,381 |
| Chaddesley Surgery | 1,984 | 3,417 | 91% | 95% | Good | 1,232 |
| Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership | 15,490 | 15,853 | 86% | 76% | Good | 2,061 |
| Stanmore House Surgery | 9,523 | 9,610 | 85% | 69% | Outstanding | 1,907 |
| Bewdley Medical Centre | 13,855 | 15,306 | 85% | 70% | Requires improvement | 2,076 |
| Stourport Medical Centre | 19,494 | 21,833 | 85% | 63% | Good | 1,895 |
| Northumberland House Surgery | 13,745 | 13,892 | 84% | 80% | Good | 2,008 |
| Kidderminster Medical Centre | 14,328 | 14,637 | 81% | 61% | Good | 1,650 |
| Church Street Surgery | 12,018 | 12,061 | 78% | 66% | Good | 1,587 |
There are 1,822 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Wyre Forest, fewer than England's 2,171 and Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 1,893. Practices recorded 649 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
26% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Wyre Forest | Herefordshire and Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,822 | 1,893 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 649 | 561 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 25% | 19% |
97% of Wyre Forest's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Wyre Forest residents are Hagley Surgery (1,334), The Glebeland Surgery (622) and Cleobury Mortimer Medical Centre (506).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Wyre Forest registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Hagley Surgery | 1,334 | Stourbridge |
| The Glebeland Surgery | 622 | Stourbridge |
| Cleobury Mortimer Medical Centre | 506 | Kidderminster |
| Ombersley Medical Centre | 284 | Droitwich |
| Great Witley Surgery | 213 | Worcester |
| Moss Grove Surgery - Kingswinford | 50 | Kingswinford |
| Lion Health | 35 | Stourbridge |
| Quincy Rise Surgery | 20 | Brierley Hill |
| Wordsley Green Health Centre | 19 | Stourbridge |
| Alveley Medical Practice | 18 | Bridgnorth |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Wyre Forest is palliative care (1.3% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Wyre Forest (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 21.3% | 15.2% | 23,574 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 21.0% | 14.3% | 19,104 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8,620 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.4% | 6.6% | 8,852 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 7.7% | 4.6% | 7,043 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.6% | 3.8% | 6,227 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 4,132 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3,656 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.9% | 1.9% | 3,179 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1,306 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,631 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1,885 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1,446 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1,092 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 922 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,032 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 891 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 812 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 798 |
- Bromsgrove (1,663 patients per GP)
- Herefordshire, County of (1,852 patients per GP)
- Malvern Hills (1,728 patients per GP)
- Redditch (2,115 patients per GP)
- Worcester (2,359 patients per GP)
- Wychavon (1,810 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Wyre Forest?
9 practices are located in the Wyre Forest council area, with 110,788 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Wyre Forest residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 107,877 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Hagley Surgery (1,334).
How many patients are there per GP in Wyre Forest?
1,822 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Wyre Forest, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Wyre Forest?
42% of appointments at practices in Wyre Forest took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.