Specialist clinics · Birmingham

Optical Express – Birmingham Hospital

16 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B2 4RN

CQC: OutstandingActive source record

Official source record

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Address

16 Corporation StreetBirminghamB2 4RN

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08702202020 Website and contact options

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Accessibility and facilities

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Nearby transport stops

Birmingham New Street StationRail station entrance · EntranceAbout under 100 m in a straight line
Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro)Metro or tram accessAbout under 100 m in a straight line
New Street StationBus stop · Stop NS2About 200 m in a straight line
New Street StationBus stop · Stop NS1About 200 m in a straight line
New Street StationBus stop · Stop NS3About 200 m in a straight line

Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.

DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.

Mapped parking nearby

RCP Somerset House Car ParkMapped car park · RCPAbout 100 m in a straight line
Short Stay ParkingMapped car parkAbout 200 m in a straight line
Colonade CarparkMapped car parkAbout 200 m in a straight line

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Questions about visiting Optical Express – Birmingham Hospital

What are the opening times?

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Do I need an appointment or referral?

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Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?

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How can I arrange help with access or communication?

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What can I learn about Optical Express – Birmingham Hospital?

The recorded overall CQC rating is “Outstanding”, dated 14 October 2022. This rating is inherited; check the inspection details below for its origin. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.

Registration and inspection details

About this service

Recorded care types: Specialist clinics
Local authority area: Birmingham
Funding information: Confirm directly with the provider
Registered provider: Optical Express Limited
Telephone in source record: 08702202020
CQC identifier: 1-23383414495

Registered specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrs
Caring for adults over 65 yrs

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CQC inspection evidence

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Assessment	Rating	Published
Effective	Good · inherited	14 October 2022
Caring	Good · inherited	14 October 2022
Responsive	Good · inherited	14 October 2022
Safe	Outstanding · inherited	14 October 2022
Well-led	Outstanding · inherited	14 October 2022
Overall	Outstanding · inherited	14 October 2022

Ratings for specific services and population groups (6)

Assessment	Rating	Published
Refractive eye surgery Effective	Good · inherited	14 October 2022
Refractive eye surgery Caring	Good · inherited	14 October 2022
Refractive eye surgery Responsive	Good · inherited	14 October 2022
Refractive eye surgery Safe	Outstanding · inherited	14 October 2022
Refractive eye surgery Well-led	Outstanding · inherited	14 October 2022
Refractive eye surgery Overall	Outstanding · inherited	14 October 2022