University of Birmingham Medical Practice

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked his colleague, ‘Have you ever seen patients leaving that medical practice with more prescriptions than they had when they arrived?’ His colleague shrugged and replied, ‘Not really, but I’ve noticed something strange too—every time I see them leave, they’re humming happily!’ The first driver shook his head and grinned, realizing it was just another quirky trait of the friendly locals around University of Birmingham Medical Practice.

2. A curious patient asked their doctor one day: ‘Doctor, I’ve noticed something strange—every time I come here for an appointment, my wait seems exactly like the amount of time between classes at the University!’ The doctor smiled and replied, 'Ah, interesting observation! It’s because our waiting room has a secret connection to the university clock tower.' The patient looked puzzled, so the doctor added with a twinkle in his eye, 'Just kidding—we simply try to keep things efficient!'

3. At dawn, when most people were still asleep, an elderly gentleman walked into the medical practice and asked for directions to the nearest park. The receptionist looked puzzled but pointed him towards the entrance across the street. Just as the old man turned to leave, he noticed a sign that read ‘Emergency Room’ and sheepishly admitted he was lost in search of breakfast. The receptionist smiled warmly and directed him to a nearby café where he met a regular who offered him a free cup of tea and some excellent advice on local eateries.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver unlocked the door, he heard a faint humming coming from inside the medical practice. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a line of patients filing out, each holding a small box—and singing softly together. Curious, he opened the door wider and joined them, only to discover that each box contained nothing more than an old calendar for the upcoming year. The patients were simply following their usual routine—singing along with the doctor’s New Year’s Eve tradition. Everyone burst into laughter, including the surprised delivery driver.