GP surgery in Yardley

Yardley Wood Health Centre

401 Highfield Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham, B14 4DU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,596 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 75% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 86% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in Yardley Based on 98 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 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone75
  • Easy to contact online89
  • Good experience of getting in touch84
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 77

  • Patients rate the surgery as good82
  • Patients got what they needed87
  • Doctors and nurses listen69
  • Patients trust the staff85
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done18
  • Meets NHS clinical targets46
  • Children vaccinated on time34

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 77% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 42% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 94%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 38%

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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 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
401 Highfield Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham, B14 4DU
Phone
0121 474 5186
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.yardleywoodhc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Moseley, Billesley & Yardley Wood PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85018 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • 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 7 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?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

10,596registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.4%15.2%
Diabetes10.5%7.9%
Asthma9.0%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression25.7%14.3%
Obesity21.3%13.9%
Smoking16.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

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Common questions

Is Yardley Wood Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Yardley Wood Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 474 5186.

How do patients rate Yardley Wood Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Yardley Wood Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 86 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Yardley Wood Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Yardley Wood Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 May 2024).

What are the opening times of Yardley Wood 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 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Yardley Wood Health Centre?

Call 0121 474 5186 or visit its website, www.yardleywoodhc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 401 Highfield Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham, B14 4DU.

How many patients are registered at Yardley Wood Health Centre?

Around 10,596 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Moseley, Billesley & Yardley Wood 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.