We asked patients to think about their recent experiences of our services and consider how likely are they to recommend our practice to friends and family.

In May-2025 we received 503 responses, with the following results...

. Extremely likely = 293
. Likely = 155
. Neither likely/unlikely = 29
. Unlikely = 13
. Extremely unlikely = 9
. Don't know = 4

Stokewood Surgery is a training practice.  We will be offering appointments with fully qualified doctors who are doing further training to become experienced GPs.  These doctors are called Registrars. We currently have two working at Stokewood, Dr Hannah Balhaj and Dr Vincy Koshy.  Our surgery trainers are Dr Lloyd and Dr Jacobs.

For patients who require to take home blood pressure readings, we have a new calculator tool has been set up using an excel spreadsheet.  This will enable patients to record their readings onto the spreadsheet which will then calculate their average BP.  You can find the excel spreadsheet here on our website, which also includes the standard printable sheet.
Please return the excel spreadsheet via email to our generic email box: hiowicb-hsi.stokewoodsurgery@nhs.net. 

Please email or ask a member of the Care Navigation Team if you would like a copy of the excel spreadsheet sent to you.

Blood pressure monitors are also available to purchase from the Surgery at the front desk.

We are delighted to report that Stokewood (and Old Anchor) Surgery has been accredited by our CCG as a Dementia Friendly Practice.  To achieve this all staff have received training in Dementia Awareness and the practice has been engaging with our PPG to get feedback on how we may improve communication with patients suffering from dementia.  The practice is also in the process of getting accreditation from the Dementia Action Alliance.  We always more feedback and input from all patients, have your say by joining our PPG or passing your comments onto us using our feedback form.

GP Practices are signing up to become 'veteran friendly' under a new national scheme backed by NHS England and the Royal College of GPs to improve medical care and treatment for former members of the armed services.

This scheme aims to better identify and treat veterans, ensuring access to dedicated care where appropriate.

If you have been a member of the armed services at any point, please let us know by sending us an email at hiowicb-hsi.stokewoodsurgery@nhs.net.

From now on, it is no longer mandatory to wear a face mask at Stokewood and Old Anchor Surgery. Wearing a mask will be personal preference, however we do advise that symptomatic patients (especially if you are coughing or sneezing) to please wear a mask if possible to avoid spread of infection.

Vulnerable patients may request to wait in their car or ask to sit in a quieter area if they feel more comfortable to do so.

To minimise the risk of contamination, and decrease visitors to the surgery, we are no longer giving out repeat prescriptions in paper. You should nominate a pharmacy to receive the repeat and go directly to them to collect your medication.  If you have internet or email access, please register for our online service or email your request to:  hiowicb-hsi.stokewoodsurgery-prescriptions@nhs.net.   If you decide to have your medication from a different pharmacy than your nominated one, please let us know and this can be amended but please do not change this without good reason to avoid confusion and extra workload for our staff.