GP surgery in Sheffield

Birley Health Centre

120 Birley Lane, Sheffield, S12 3BP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,222 patients

Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 57% of GP surgeries in England. 27th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 110 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 48

  • Easy to get through on the phone29
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch56
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 68

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed37
  • Doctors and nurses listen87
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done62
  • Meets NHS clinical targets81
  • Children vaccinated on time89

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+16

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone43%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day35%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 69%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 93%
Needs were met 89% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
120 Birley Lane, Sheffield, S12 3BP
Phone
0114 235 8038
Website
www.birleyhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Townships 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88025 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 March 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,222registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma10.3%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression15.5%14.3%
Obesity13.6%13.9%
Smoking12.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Stonecroft Medical Centre is 1.2 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Birley Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Birley Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 235 8038.

How do patients rate Birley Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Birley Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Birley Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Birley Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 March 2016).

What are the opening times of Birley Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Birley Health Centre?

Call 0114 235 8038 or visit its website, www.birleyhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 120 Birley Lane, Sheffield, S12 3BP.

How many patients are registered at Birley Health Centre?

Around 9,222 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Townships 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South Yorkshire 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.