GP surgery in Woodgate

Woodgate Valley Health Centre

61 Stevens Avenue, Woodgate, Birmingham, B32 3SD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,505 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 51% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Woodgate Based on 107 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 25

  • Easy to get through on the phone30
  • Easy to contact online55
  • Good experience of getting in touch32
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good32
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff20
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets11
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone33%
Had their call answered straight away25%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face57%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 51% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 26% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 43% 26% 38%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 88%
Needs were met 82% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 62% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 23 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
61 Stevens Avenue, Woodgate, Birmingham, B32 3SD
Phone
0121 426 0088
Website
www.woodgatevalley.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Weoley and Rubery PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85035 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 May 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,505registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma8.7%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression12.1%14.3%
Obesity16.1%13.9%
Smoking20.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Woodgate →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Woodgate Valley Health Centrethis surgery2051%74%Yes
Jiggins Lane Medical CentreBirmingham, B32 3LE0.4 miles6261%83%Yes
Bartley Green Medical PracticeBirmingham, B32 3PR0.7 miles3753%76%Yes
Millennium Medical CentreBirmingham, B29 5QD1.1 miles1320%69%Yes
Ridgacre House SurgeryBirmingham, B32 2TJ1.3 miles6450%82%Yes
Shenley Green SurgeryBirmingham, B29 4HH1.3 miles643%63%Yes
Weoley Park SurgeryBirmingham, B29 5HA1.5 miles3251%70%Yes
Doski Medical PracticeBirmingham, B31 1TR1.5 miles6077%77%Yes
Lapal Medical PracticeHalesowen, B62 0HP1.5 miles3247%80%Yes
Lordswood House Group Medical PracticeBirmingham, B17 9DB1.7 miles3837%78%Yes

Jiggins Lane Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 62 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodgate Valley Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodgate Valley Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 426 0088.

How do patients rate Woodgate Valley Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Woodgate Valley Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodgate Valley Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodgate Valley Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 May 2024).

What are the opening times of Woodgate Valley Health 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 23 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodgate Valley Health Centre?

Call 0121 426 0088 or visit its website, www.woodgatevalley.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 61 Stevens Avenue, Woodgate, Birmingham, B32 3SD.

How many patients are registered at Woodgate Valley Health Centre?

Around 5,505 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Weoley and Rubery 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.