GP surgery in Birmingham

Halcyon Medical

Unit 8, 24 Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,664 patients

Scores 16 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 58% of patients say their experience is good and 51% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 16% of GP surgeries in England. 56th of 75 in Birmingham Based on 68 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 30

  • Easy to get through on the phone30
  • Easy to contact online14
  • Good experience of getting in touch16
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment63

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen5
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done19
  • Meets NHS clinical targets71
  • Children vaccinated on time74

What patients say

68 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

58%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-15

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 58%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away24%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away54%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 51% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 40% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 72% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 87%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 41%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 75% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 82% 92% 94%
Needs were met 79% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 58% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 57%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 68 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 30 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Unit 8, 24 Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UH
Phone
0121 203 9999
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.halcyonmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swb Urban Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85778 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Aston University Student Health Centre
Vision Sciences Building, Aston University, The Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and baby room
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Tram stop nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 June 2025

Read the inspection report

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

17,664registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension1.9%15.2%
Diabetes1.4%7.9%
Asthma2.0%6.6%
COPD0.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.2%3.0%
Depression6.2%14.3%
Obesity5.4%13.9%
Smoking10.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4941%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)72%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Common questions

Is Halcyon Medical taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Halcyon Medical was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 203 9999.

How do patients rate Halcyon Medical?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at Halcyon Medical said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 16 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Halcyon Medical?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Halcyon Medical as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 June 2025).

What are the opening times of Halcyon Medical?

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 30 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Halcyon Medical?

Call 0121 203 9999 or visit its website, www.halcyonmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Unit 8, 24 Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UH.

Does Halcyon Medical have a branch surgery?

Yes. Halcyon Medical also runs Aston University Student Health Centre (Vision Sciences Building, Aston University, The Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Halcyon Medical?

Around 17,664 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swb Urban Health 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.