NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to urgent care services across Birmingham and Solihull. The consultation runs from today (5 February) to 16 April 2026.
It focuses on Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) and GP services outside normal GP opening hours, and how these services could work better for patients in local neighbourhoods.
Patients and the public have told the NHS that when they need urgent but non-life-threatening care, it can be confusing to know where to go or how to access the right service. This can lead some people to attend A&E when their condition could be treated elsewhere, adding pressure to emergency services.
What the consultation is about
The consultation sets out two options for improving neighbourhood urgent care, including UTCs and GP out-of-hours services. Both options aim to:
Message for the NHS appHave your say! The NHS wants to hear from you about proposed changes to community urgent care services in Birmingham and Solihull.
Your experience and views matters. What you tell NHS will help shape how urgent care works in your area. The consultation is now underway and closes on 16 April 2026.
Take part today and find out more via
www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk/utc-review and complete the online survey at
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UTCServices/
