About this practice

Riverside Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at 41-42 Balfour, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7BH. The practice serves 2,389 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 7 April 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 72% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 3 percentage points below the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 967 appointments. 51% were face-to-face consultations, with 19% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (96%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (93%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (98%). Areas for monitoring include Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened at 66% and Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 60%.

Other GP practices nearby include The Peel Medical Practice (0.2 miles, CQC: Good), Crown Medical Practice (0.4 miles, CQC: Good), and Mercian Pcn Enhanced Access (0.4 miles). Compare these practices side by side →