Updated 15 July 2019
Quarry Bank Medical Centre is a long established practice located in the area of Brierley Hill, in the West Midlands. The practice is situated on the high street and the provider is registered with CQC to deliver the Regulated Activities; diagnostic and screening procedures, maternity and midwifery services and treatment of disease, disorder or injury and surgical procedures.
Quarry Bank Medical Centre is situated within the Dudley City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and provides services to 4246 patients across both sites under the terms of a personal medical services (GMS) contract. This is a contract between general practices and NHS England for delivering services to the local community.
There is limited parking available on-site and a chaperone service is available for patients who request the service. This is advertised throughout the practice.
The practice is a single-handed female GP. The clinical team includes one salaried GP (female) and a long-term locum (male), a locum advanced nurse practitioner (ANP), a practice pharmacist, one practice nurse, and one health care assistant. The clinical team are supported by a practice manager and a team of administrative and reception staff. The practice is also an approved training practice for trainee GPs.
There are higher than average number of patients under the age of 18. The National General Practice Profile states that 91% of the practice population is from a white background with a further 9% of the population originating from black, Asian, mixed or other non-white ethnic groups. Information published by Public Health England rates the level of deprivation within the practice population group as four, on a scale of one to ten. Level one represents the highest levels of deprivation and level ten the lowest. Male life expectancy is 79 years and in line with national averages. Female life expectancy is 82 years compared to the national average of 83 years.
The practice is open between 8am and 6.30pm during weekdays. Extended hours is offered on Tuesdays at 7.30am and on Thursdays until 8pm. Home visits are available for patients who are too ill to attend the practice for appointments.
The practice does not provide out of hours services to their own patients. When the practice is closed patients are directed to contact Malling Health via 111.
The practice website can be viewed at: www.quarrybankmedicalcentre.co.uk