GP surgery in Uxbridge

Acorn Medical Centre

149 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9JN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,813 patients

Scores 14 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 52% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 14% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Uxbridge Based on 101 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 19

  • Easy to get through on the phone33
  • Easy to contact online37
  • Good experience of getting in touch16
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good15
  • Patients got what they needed3
  • Doctors and nurses listen1
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets70
  • Children vaccinated on time24

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone55%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 74% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 66% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 69% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 76% 92% 89%
Needs were met 78% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 30% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 68%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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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 4 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
149 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9JN
Phone
01895 237474
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Long Lane First Care Group PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E86632 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 January 2023

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,813registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.1%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression10.3%14.3%
Obesity15.5%13.9%
Smoking12.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Hillingdon Health Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Acorn Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Acorn Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01895 237474.

How do patients rate Acorn Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Acorn Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 14 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Acorn Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Acorn Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 January 2023).

What are the opening times of Acorn Medical 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 4 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Acorn Medical Centre?

Call 01895 237474. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 149 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9JN.

How many patients are registered at Acorn Medical Centre?

Around 5,813 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Long Lane First Care Group PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North London 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.