GP surgery in Bordesley

Charles Road Surgery

192 Charles Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9AB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,731 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 69% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Bordesley Based on 90 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 87

  • Easy to get through on the phone64
  • Easy to contact online95
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 71

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed73
  • Doctors and nurses listen57
  • Patients trust the staff85
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done33
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time9

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

69%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day61%
Waited more than a week5%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)86%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 69% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 82% 58% 73%
Easy to contact via NHS App 89% 54% 83%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 56%
Sees preferred clinician 54% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 92%
Needs were met 94% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 64% 46% 69%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:45am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:45am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:45am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:45am to 4:30pm
Friday8:45am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 June 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
192 Charles Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9AB
Phone
0121 772 0398
Website
www.charlesroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Small Heath PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85679 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 August 2019

This rating is 7 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

5,731registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.8%15.2%
Diabetes13.6%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression10.4%14.3%
Obesity21.9%13.9%
Smoking10.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4950%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Common questions

Is Charles Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Charles Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 772 0398.

How do patients rate Charles Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Charles Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Charles Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Charles Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 August 2019).

What are the opening times of Charles Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:45am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:45am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:45am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:45am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:45am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 June 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Charles Road Surgery?

Call 0121 772 0398 or visit its website, www.charlesroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 192 Charles Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9AB.

How many patients are registered at Charles Road Surgery?

Around 5,731 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Small Heath 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.