About this practice

Harden Blakenall is an NHS GP surgery located at Blakenhall Village Centre, Thames Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 1LZ. The practice serves 12,034 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 10 October 2022. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Requires Improvement), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 61% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 14 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 11,470 appointments. The vast majority (86%) were face-to-face consultations, with 12% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (94%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (95%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (98%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 65%.

Other GP practices nearby include Nmp Enhanced Comm Mht Older Adults (0 miles), Harden Health Centre (0.4 miles, CQC: Good), and Bloxwich Medical Practice (0.6 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →