GP surgery in Birmingham

The Park Medical Centre

691 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0JL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,599 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 66th 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 6

  • Easy to get through on the phone18
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment9

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good10
  • Patients got what they needed44
  • Doctors and nurses listen24
  • Patients trust the staff20
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done0
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time3

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

64%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 61% · 2026: 64%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 34%
Easy to contact via website 27% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 67%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 57% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 54%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 42%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 38%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 72%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 72%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 60%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 84%
Needs were met 90% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 64% 77% 61%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 60% 79% 60%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 63% 46% 50%

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 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 12 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
691 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0JL
Phone
0121 796 4111
Email
[email protected]
Website
theparkmedicalcentre.myhealthcare.co.uk
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
M85005 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 December 2018

This rating is 7 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?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,599registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.3%15.2%
Diabetes13.3%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression9.7%14.3%
Obesity17.2%13.9%
Smoking10.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4950%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)53%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target56%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target40%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check54%78%
Asthma: annual review35%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Park Medical Centrethis surgery644%64%Yes
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The Limes Medical CentreBirmingham, B10 0BS0.4 miles942%66%Yes
Coventry Road Medical CentreBirmingham, B10 0UG0.5 miles954%54%Yes
The Khattak Memorial SurgeryBirmingham, B10 0AU0.5 miles3062%73%Yes
Small Heath Medical PracticeBirmingham, B10 9QE0.7 miles2865%76%Yes
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Bordesley Green SurgeryBirmingham, B9 5EG0.8 miles1455%65%Yes

Aubrey Road Medical Centre is 0.1 mile away, scores 20 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Park Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Park Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 796 4111.

How do patients rate The Park Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at The Park Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% 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 The Park Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Park Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 December 2018).

What are the opening times of The Park 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 12 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Park Medical Centre?

Call 0121 796 4111 or visit its website, theparkmedicalcentre.myhealthcare.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 691 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0JL.

How many patients are registered at The Park Medical Centre?

Around 7,599 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.