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GP surgeries in Smith's Wood

There are 2 NHS GP surgeries in Smith's Wood (Solihull), serving around 14,553 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 2 are taking on new patients.

45average score (England 50)
82%say their surgery is goodEngland 77%
55%find the phone easyEngland 57%
2 of 2taking on new patients

All 2 surgeries, ranked

Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.

#SurgeryScoreEasy by phoneSay it is goodInspectionNew patients
1 Green Lane SurgerySmiths Wood Medical Centre, Birmingham, B36 0SZ 46 49% 84% Good Yes
2 Arran Medical CentreBurtons Way, Birmingham, B36 0SZ 44 64% 80% Good Yes

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How Smith's Wood compares

What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.

Easy to get through by phone55%57%
Easy to contact via website37%58%
Good experience of contacting75%73%
Waiting time was about right75%69%
Good at listening87%87%
Confidence and trust93%93%
Needs were met93%90%
Overall experience good82%77%

Branch surgeries in Smith's Wood

Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.

Common questions

Which is the best GP surgery in Smith's Wood?

Green Lane Surgery has the highest GPScore in Smith's Wood, 46 out of 100 (grade C). 84% 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 Smith's Wood are taking on new patients?

2 of the 2 surgeries in Smith's Wood were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Green Lane Surgery, Arran Medical Centre. 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 Smith's Wood?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at surgeries in Smith's Wood said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 75% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.

How are GP surgeries in Smith's Wood rated by inspectors?

2 of the 2 inspected surgeries in Smith's Wood 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.