Key Points
- Recent analysis identifies multiple Birmingham GP practices among the lowest-rated in the West Midlands, with scores below 50 out of 100.
- Mirfield Surgery in Birmingham ranks second-worst regionally with an overall score of 44.4.
- Other low-performing Birmingham practices include Selly Oak Health Centre at 48.7, Saltley and Fernbank Medical Practice at 49.4, and Poolway Medical Centre at 49.9.
- Patients in deprived areas face limited access to high-quality NHS care, exacerbating reliance on underperforming services.
Birmingham (Birmingham Express News) January 28, 2026 – A new study has highlighted the 12 worst-rated GP surgeries in Birmingham for 2026, drawing from patient satisfaction and care quality metrics across the West Midlands.
Scores as low as 44.4 out of 100 underscore significant shortfalls in service delivery at several practices, particularly those serving high-need communities.
Which Birmingham GP surgeries rank lowest?
According to reporting by Midland Health, Mirfield Surgery in Birmingham secured an overall score of 44.4, placing it second among the 10 worst-rated GP practices in the West Midlands.
Selly Oak Health Centre followed with 48.7, while Saltley and Fernbank Medical Practice and Poolway Medical Centre scored 49.4 and 49.9 respectively. These figures reflect combined assessments of patient satisfaction and care quality standards.
As reported by Midland Health of midlandhealth.co.uk, the analysis reveals patterns of underperformance in urban areas like Birmingham, where demand on NHS services remains high.
What factors contribute to these low ratings?
GP practices in deprived Birmingham neighbourhoods scored poorly despite elevated patient needs, leaving many without viable alternatives to private care.
How do West Midlands practices compare overall?
The regional review listed Great Barr Practice in Walsall as the absolute lowest at 36.4, with Birmingham sites featuring prominently in the bottom tier alongside Walsall, Dudley, and Coventry locations.
What challenges do patients face next?
Affected residents may encounter prolonged waits and suboptimal care, prompting calls for targeted improvements in underperforming surgeries.
Official data from sources like the GP Patient Survey continues to inform such evaluations, enabling comparisons across practices nationwide.
