GP surgery in Birmingham

Mirfield Surgery

287 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham, B33 9SA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,565 patients

Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 34% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 8% of GP surgeries in England. 63rd of 75 in Birmingham Based on 83 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 10

  • Easy to get through on the phone8
  • Easy to contact online10
  • Good experience of getting in touch11
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment28

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed10
  • Doctors and nurses listen9
  • Patients trust the staff19
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done49
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time32

What patients say

83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

34%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 56% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer16%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 34% 57% 31%
Easy to contact via website 37% 58% 29%
Easy to contact via NHS App 35% 54% 18%
Reception staff helpful 72% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 13%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 46%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 49%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 41%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 74%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 82% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 82% 92% 82%
Needs were met 83% 90% 79%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 56%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 55% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 42%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 83 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 July 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
287 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham, B33 9SA
Phone
0121 411 0484
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Shard End and Kitts Green PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85746 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 September 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

5,565registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.8%15.2%
Diabetes10.7%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression23.8%14.3%
Obesity17.4%13.9%
Smoking23.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Church Lane - Khan is 0.6 miles away, scores 37 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mirfield Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mirfield Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 411 0484.

How do patients rate Mirfield Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at Mirfield Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 34% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 8 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mirfield Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mirfield Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 September 2019).

What are the opening times of Mirfield Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 July 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mirfield Surgery?

Call 0121 411 0484. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 287 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham, B33 9SA.

How many patients are registered at Mirfield Surgery?

Around 5,565 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Shard End and Kitts Green 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.