GP surgery in Birmingham

Shenley Green Surgery

22 Shenley Green, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 4HH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,929 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 67th of 75 in Birmingham Based on 90 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 phone18
  • Easy to contact online21
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good10
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen16
  • Patients trust the staff7
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done29
  • Meets NHS clinical targets6
  • Children vaccinated on time6

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

63%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-11

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 63%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 44% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 12% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 85% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 87%
Needs were met 82% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 63% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 1:45pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 1:45pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 1:45pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 1:45pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
22 Shenley Green, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 4HH
Phone
0121 475 7997
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South West Birmingham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85062 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • 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 23 April 2020

This rating is 6 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?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,929registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression16.2%14.3%
Obesity15.8%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

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Doski Medical Practice is 0.5 miles away, scores 60 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Shenley Green Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Shenley Green Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 475 7997.

How do patients rate Shenley Green Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Shenley Green Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Shenley Green Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Shenley Green Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 April 2020).

What are the opening times of Shenley Green Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 1:45pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 1:45pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 1:45pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 1:45pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Shenley Green Surgery?

Call 0121 475 7997. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 22 Shenley Green, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 4HH.

How many patients are registered at Shenley Green Surgery?

Around 4,929 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South 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.