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GP surgeries in Handsworth
There are 7 NHS GP surgeries in Handsworth (Birmingham), serving around 84,744 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 7 are taking on new patients. Ranked 640th of 726 towns in England.
All 7 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handsworth Medical Practice4 Trafalgar Road, Birmingham, B21 9NH | 99 | 88% | 95% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Kirpal Medical Practice251 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9RY | 30 | 46% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | The Slieve Surgery2 the Slieve, Birmingham, B20 2NR | 30 | 56% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Soho Health Centre247-251 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9RY | 12 | 50% | 65% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Soho Road Primary Care Centre247-251 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9RY | 12 | 46% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Soho Road Health Centre251 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9RY | 5 | 33% | 62% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Modality BirminghamOrsborn House, Birmingham, B19 1BP | 2 | 28% | 62% | Good | Yes |
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How Handsworth compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 49% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 50% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 66% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 64% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 72% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Handsworth?
Handsworth Medical Practice has the highest GPScore in Handsworth, 99 out of 100 (grade A). 95% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Handsworth are taking on new patients?
7 of the 7 surgeries in Handsworth were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Handsworth Medical Practice, Kirpal Medical Practice, The Slieve Surgery, Soho Health Centre, Soho Road Primary Care Centre and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Handsworth?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 49% of patients at surgeries in Handsworth said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 66% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Handsworth rated by inspectors?
7 of the 7 inspected surgeries in Handsworth are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.