GP surgery in Brandwood

Kingsfield Medical Centre

146 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6AA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,359 patients

Scores 53 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 57% 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.

Average Scores higher than 53% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Brandwood Based on 102 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 46

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good72
  • Patients got what they needed44
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff60
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done50
  • Meets NHS clinical targets49
  • Children vaccinated on time29

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 23%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 33%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 97%
Needs were met 90% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 15 March 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
146 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6AA
Phone
0121 444 2054
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Pershore PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85037 · 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
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 February 2017

This rating is 9 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

9,359registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression17.1%14.3%
Obesity13.0%13.9%
Smoking10.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Poplar Primary Care Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Kingsfield Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kingsfield Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 444 2054.

How do patients rate Kingsfield Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Kingsfield Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 53 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kingsfield Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kingsfield Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 February 2017).

What are the opening times of Kingsfield Medical 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 15 March 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kingsfield Medical Centre?

Call 0121 444 2054. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 146 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6AA.

How many patients are registered at Kingsfield Medical Centre?

Around 9,359 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Pershore 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.