GP surgery in Sparkbrook
The Brook Surgery
34 Grantham Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1LU
Scores 29 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.
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 42
- Easy to get through on the phone48
- Easy to contact online29
- Good experience of getting in touch37
- Did not wait too long for the appointment50
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good48
- Patients got what they needed12
- Doctors and nurses listen3
- Patients trust the staff11
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done62
- Meets NHS clinical targets8
- Children vaccinated on time0
What patients say
98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
61%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
79%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
+28
change since last year
2025: 50% · 2026: 79%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 61% | 57% | 51% |
| Easy to contact via website | 49% | 58% | 25% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 31% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 65% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 48% | 42% | 36% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 82% | 84% | 78% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% | 56% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 52% | 57% | 35% |
| Waiting time was about right | 72% | 69% | 61% |
| Remote appointment | 44% | 26% | 41% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 72% | 87% | 67% |
| Treated with care and concern | 75% | 86% | 71% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 73% | 75% | 49% |
| Had all the information needed | 86% | 92% | 84% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% | 79% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 75% |
| Needs were met | 84% | 90% | 77% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% | 50% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 67% | 79% | 61% |
| Supported by local services | 69% | 70% | 42% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 23% |
| Agreed a care plan | 50% | 46% | 20% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 20 April 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 34 Grantham Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1LU
- Phone
- 0121 545 1430
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Balsall Heath, Sparkhill & Moseley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M85174 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr Abdel-Malek
- 119 School Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9TX · 01217530615
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
- Parent and child parking
- Pram park
- Baby changing facility
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 9.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 15.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 58% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 73% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 62% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 88% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 88% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 83% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook Surgerythis surgery | – | 29 | 61% | 79% | Yes |
| The Balaji Surgery, the Sparkbrook ChcBirmingham, B11 1LU | under 0.1 miles | 6 | 53% | 58% | Yes |
| The Khattak Memorial SurgeryBirmingham, B10 0AU | 0.4 miles | 30 | 62% | 73% | Yes |
| Weather Oak Medical CentreBirmingham, B11 4RA | 0.5 miles | 34 | 66% | 71% | Yes |
| The Limes Medical CentreBirmingham, B10 0BS | 0.6 miles | 9 | 42% | 66% | Yes |
| Highgate Medical CentreBirmingham, B12 0YA | 0.7 miles | 62 | 63% | 87% | Yes |
| Coventry Road Medical CentreBirmingham, B10 0UG | 0.7 miles | 9 | 54% | 54% | Yes |
| Small Heath Medical PracticeBirmingham, B10 9QE | 0.7 miles | 28 | 65% | 76% | Yes |
| The Wand Medical CentreBirmingham, B12 0UF | 0.7 miles | 31 | 53% | 78% | Yes |
| Balsall Heath Health Centre (S)Birmingham, B12 9LP | 0.8 miles | 39 | 66% | 79% | Yes |
Highgate Medical Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 62 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Brook Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Brook Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 545 1430.
How do patients rate The Brook Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at The Brook Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 29 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What are the opening times of The Brook Surgery?
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 20 April 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Brook Surgery?
Call 0121 545 1430. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 34 Grantham Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1LU.
Does The Brook Surgery have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Brook Surgery also runs Dr Abdel-Malek (119 School Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9TX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Brook Surgery?
Around 4,535 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Balsall Heath, Sparkhill & Moseley 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.