GP surgery in Royal Sutton Coldfield

The Manor Practice

61 Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,594 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 49% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 6 in Royal Sutton Coldfield Based on 104 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone26
  • Easy to contact online35
  • Good experience of getting in touch15
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment12

Quality of care 39

  • Patients rate the surgery as good31
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen35
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done47
  • Meets NHS clinical targets87
  • Children vaccinated on time88

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

49%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week52%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)47%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 49% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 44% 57% 39%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 53%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 93%
Needs were met 89% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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 18 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
61 Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RL
Phone
0121 323 2121
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.manorpracticeashfurlong.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Alliance of Sutton Practices PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85033 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Martin SC
Ashfurlong Medical Centre, 233 Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6DX · 01213542032

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 9 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

17,594registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.8%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression16.1%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking8.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Manor Practicethis surgery2249%74%Yes
The Hawthorns SurgerySutton Coldfield, B72 1DL1.3 miles5052%81%Yes
Sutton Coldfield Group PracticeSutton Coldfield, B75 6DX1.5 miles3634%73%Yes
Ashfield SurgerySutton Coldfield, B76 1QN1.6 miles1838%73%Yes
Sutton Road SurgeryBirmingham, B23 5TJ1.7 miles6492%73%Yes
Hillcrest SurgeryBirmingham, B44 0NN2.0 miles1344%67%Yes
Poplars SurgeryBirmingham, B24 9JN2.1 miles6459%87%Yes
The Dove Medical PracticeBirmingham, B23 5DD2.3 miles3056%75%Yes
Aylesbury SurgeryBirmingham, B44 0DX2.4 miles8477%86%Yes
Kingstanding Circle SurgeryBirmingham, B44 0UY2.4 miles8378%91%Yes

The Hawthorns Surgery is 1.3 miles away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Manor Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Manor Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 323 2121.

How do patients rate The Manor Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at The Manor Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Manor Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Manor Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 April 2020).

What are the opening times of The Manor Practice?

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 18 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Manor Practice?

Call 0121 323 2121 or visit its website, www.manorpracticeashfurlong.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 61 Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RL.

Does The Manor Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Manor Practice also runs Dr Martin SC (Ashfurlong Medical Centre, 233 Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6DX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Manor Practice?

Around 17,594 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Alliance of Sutton Practices 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.