GP surgery in Selly Oak

Selly Oak Health Centre

15 Katie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,688 patients

Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 8% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Selly Oak Based on 91 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone14
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good14
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen10
  • Patients trust the staff22
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time14

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer15%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 38% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 70% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 49% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 60%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 91%
Needs were met 80% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 29% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 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 1 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
15 Katie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JG
Phone
0121 472 0016
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
M85055 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • 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 6 September 2016

This rating is 10 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

6,688registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.5%15.2%
Diabetes5.8%7.9%
Asthma3.9%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression8.1%14.3%
Obesity10.1%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4949%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Selly Oak →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Selly Oak Health Centrethis surgery840%67%Yes
Bournbrook Varsity Medical CentreBirmingham, B29 7DU0.6 miles7373%72%Yes
Weoley Park SurgeryBirmingham, B29 5HA0.7 miles3251%70%Yes
College Green Medical PracticeBirmingham, B31 2GH0.8 miles8679%89%Yes
Selly Park SurgeryBirmingham, B29 7NT1.0 miles9289%87%Yes
River Brook Medical CentreBirmingham, B30 2SH1.1 miles5353%81%Yes
Millennium Medical CentreBirmingham, B29 5QD1.2 miles1320%69%Yes
Moor Green Lane Medical CentreBirmingham, B13 8QS1.2 miles3951%83%Yes
University Medical PracticeBirmingham, B15 2QU1.3 miles4374%74%Yes
Harborne Medical PracticeBirmingham, B17 0HG1.4 miles4740%79%Yes

Bournbrook Varsity Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Selly Oak Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Selly Oak Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 472 0016.

How do patients rate Selly Oak Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Selly Oak Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% 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 Selly Oak Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Selly Oak Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Selly Oak Health Centre?

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 1 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Selly Oak Health Centre?

Call 0121 472 0016. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 15 Katie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JG.

How many patients are registered at Selly Oak Health Centre?

Around 6,688 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.