GP surgery in Sparkbrook
The Limes Medical Centre
Cooksey Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0BS
Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 42% 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.
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 phone16
- Easy to contact online3
- Good experience of getting in touch19
- Did not wait too long for the appointment14
Quality of care 11
- Patients rate the surgery as good14
- Patients got what they needed29
- Doctors and nurses listen13
- Patients trust the staff36
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done16
- Meets NHS clinical targets23
- Children vaccinated on time13
What patients say
102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
42%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
66%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 64% · 2026: 66%
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 | 42% | 57% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via website | 28% | 58% | 38% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 33% | 54% | 43% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 74% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 52% | 31% | 49% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 33% | 42% | 25% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 81% | 84% | 72% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 63% | 73% | 62% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 52% | 57% | 44% |
| Waiting time was about right | 56% | 69% | 54% |
| Remote appointment | 35% | 26% | 46% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 80% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 76% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 68% | 75% | 74% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 88% |
| Involved in decisions | 83% | 92% | 86% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% | 85% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 66% | 77% | 64% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 63% | 79% | 66% |
| Supported by local services | 68% | 70% | 60% |
| Discussed managing condition | 46% | 43% | 51% |
| Agreed a care plan | 57% | 46% | 64% |
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.
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 14 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Cooksey Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0BS
- Phone
- 0121 772 0067
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Small Heath PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M85024 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Limes Medical Centre
- Finch Road, Birmingham, B19 1HS
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Autism training for staff
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Train station nearby
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 6 February 2020
This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 11.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 48% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 74% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 63% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 74% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 47% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 69% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 67% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 9 | 42% | 66% | Yes |
| The Khattak Memorial SurgeryBirmingham, B10 0AU | 0.1 mile | 30 | 62% | 73% | Yes |
| Coventry Road Medical CentreBirmingham, B10 0UG | 0.2 miles | 9 | 54% | 54% | Yes |
| Small Heath Medical PracticeBirmingham, B10 9QE | 0.4 miles | 28 | 65% | 76% | Yes |
| The Park Medical CentreBirmingham, B10 0JL | 0.4 miles | 6 | 44% | 64% | Yes |
| Charles Road SurgeryBirmingham, B10 9AB | 0.5 miles | 82 | 69% | 89% | Yes |
| Aubrey Road Medical CentreBirmingham, B10 0TU | 0.5 miles | 20 | 62% | 63% | Yes |
| The Brook SurgeryBirmingham, B11 1LU | 0.6 miles | 29 | 61% | 79% | Yes |
| The Balaji Surgery, the Sparkbrook ChcBirmingham, B11 1LU | 0.6 miles | 6 | 53% | 58% | Yes |
| Bordesley Green SurgeryBirmingham, B9 5EG | 0.7 miles | 14 | 55% | 65% | Yes |
The Khattak Memorial Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 30 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Limes Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Limes Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 772 0067.
How do patients rate The Limes Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at The Limes Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Limes Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Limes Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 February 2020).
What are the opening times of The Limes Medical 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 14 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Limes Medical Centre?
Call 0121 772 0067. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cooksey Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0BS.
Does The Limes Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Limes Medical Centre also runs The Limes Medical Centre (Finch Road, Birmingham, B19 1HS). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Limes Medical Centre?
Around 7,163 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Small Heath 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.