GP surgery in Woodgate

Bartley Green Medical Practice

71 Romsley Road, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3PR

Taking on new patients5,942 patients

Scores 37 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 37% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Woodgate Based on 109 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 31

  • Easy to get through on the phone34
  • Easy to contact online73
  • Good experience of getting in touch48
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment11

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good39
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen64
  • Patients trust the staff51
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done45
  • Meets NHS clinical targets12
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone26%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 53% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 71%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 59% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 54% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 97%
Needs were met 96% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 September 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
71 Romsley Road, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3PR
Phone
0121 477 4300
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bartleygreenmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Weoley and Rubery PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85117 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,942registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking20.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Bartley Green Medical Practicethis surgery3753%76%Yes
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Jiggins Lane Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 62 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bartley Green Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bartley Green Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 477 4300.

How do patients rate Bartley Green Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Bartley Green Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 37 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Bartley Green Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 September 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bartley Green Medical Practice?

Call 0121 477 4300 or visit its website, www.bartleygreenmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 71 Romsley Road, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3PR.

How many patients are registered at Bartley Green Medical Practice?

Around 5,942 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Weoley and Rubery PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Birmingham and Solihull NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.