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What is the GP access score for Sandwell, and how does it compare to other areas?

As of June 2026, Sandwell scores 9.3 / 10 on the Gera GP Access Score (GGA), placing it top 10% (rank 5 of 123 English local authorities). The score combines NHS appointment-access data from the Black Country ICB (100.0 / 100) with CQC GP-practice quality (93.3% rated Good or Outstanding), sourced from NHS Digital and the Care Quality Commission, both OGL v3.0.

Source:NHS England — Appointments in General Practice (April 2026)·as of April 2026updated quarterly (last: )
Gera GP Access Score9.3 / 10Rank 5 of 123 English local authorities (top 10%). 2.5 pts above national average (6.8/10).How this index is calculated
as of June 2026updated quarterly (last: )
Gera GP Access Score breakdown — Sandwell (June 2026)
ComponentValueWeightContribution
NHS appointment access (GGAS, ICB-level)100.0 / 10070%70.0
CQC GP quality (normalised)78.0 / 10030%23.4
Raw composite (ggaRaw)93.4 / 100——
Gera GP Access Score (GGA/10)9.3 / 10—Rank 5 of 123

Source data for Sandwell

NHS ICB

Black Country

ICB appointment access score: 100.0 / 100 (April 2026)

CQC GP quality

93.3% Good or Outstanding

45 rated GP practices (June 2026)

ICB appointment data: same-day rate, face-to-face rate, DNA rate — min-max normalised across 35 English ICBs. CQC data: % of rated GP practices rated Good or Outstanding, normalised across 123 LAs. See full methodology.

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Sandwell

9.3 / 10

Rank 5 of 123 · 2.5 pts above national average (6.8)

93%
NHS appt. access (ICB)
100.0 / 100
CQC Good or Outstanding
93.3%
ICB
Black Country
GP practices rated
45

Scores combine NHS Digital appointment access data (April 2026) and CQC GP-practice ratings (June 2026). Methodology.

Other areas in West Midlands

Local authorityGGA/10
Wolverhampton10.0 / 10
Stoke-on-Trent9.6 / 10
Walsall9.6 / 10
Dudley9.3 / 10
Staffordshire8.8 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Gera GP Access Score for Sandwell?
Sandwell scores 9.3 / 10 (rank 5 of 123). A score above 7.0 indicates above-average GP access; the national average is 6.8 / 10.
How is the GP Access Score calculated?
The Gera GP Access Score (GGA/10) is a weighted composite of two OGL government datasets: 70% from the NHS Digital Integrated Care Board-level appointments access score (same-day appointments, face-to-face rate, DNA rate) and 30% from the CQC proportion of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding, normalised across all 123 English local authorities. See /gp-access-score/methodology for full details.
Which ICB covers Sandwell for GP access purposes?
Sandwell falls within the Black Country Integrated Care Board. The ICB-level appointment access score is 100.0 / 100 (April 2026, NHS Digital).
How many GP practices are CQC-rated in Sandwell?
CQC rated 45 GP practices in Sandwell as of June 2026. 93.3% were rated Good or Outstanding.
When is the GP Access Score next updated?
The Gera GP Access Score is refreshed quarterly, in line with NHS Digital's monthly GP appointments publication. The current score uses April 2026 appointment data and the June 2026 CQC snapshot.

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Contains public sector information published by NHS England / NHS Digital and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Appointments in General Practice (April 2026) (April 2026, published 28 May 2026).

Also uses: Care Quality Commission — Care directory with ratings (June 2026) — Open Government Licence v3.0.

Methodology · All GP Access Scores · Last updated 2026-06-20