GP surgery in Lozells

Finch Road Primary Care Centre

Finch RD Primary Care Centre, Finch Road, Lozells, Birmingham, B19 1HS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,475 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 57% of patients say their experience is good and 35% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 5 in Lozells Based on 86 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 3

  • Easy to get through on the phone9
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen24
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done21
  • Meets NHS clinical targets4
  • Children vaccinated on time31

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

35%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

57%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 45% · 2026: 57%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away54%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 35% 57% 19%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 14%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 20%
Reception staff helpful 57% 85% 39%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 57% 31% 61%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 25%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 60% 84% 43%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 48% 73% 27%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 24%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 29%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 91%
Needs were met 90% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 57% 77% 45%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 54%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 68% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 7pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 17 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Finch RD Primary Care Centre, Finch Road, Lozells, Birmingham, B19 1HS
Phone
0121 516 0363
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Birmingham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85154 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • 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 15 December 2017

This rating is 8 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

4,475registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.9%15.2%
Diabetes17.1%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD0.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression3.0%14.3%
Obesity14.8%13.9%
Smoking10.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4941%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6456%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check51%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Burbury Medical Centre is 0.1 mile away, scores 49 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Finch Road Primary Care Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Finch Road Primary Care Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 516 0363.

How do patients rate Finch Road Primary Care Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 57% of patients at Finch Road Primary Care Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 35% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Finch Road Primary Care Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Finch Road Primary Care Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 December 2017).

What are the opening times of Finch Road Primary Care Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 7pm, 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 17 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Finch Road Primary Care Centre?

Call 0121 516 0363. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Finch RD Primary Care Centre, Finch Road, Lozells, Birmingham, B19 1HS.

How many patients are registered at Finch Road Primary Care Centre?

Around 4,475 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Birmingham 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.