GP surgery in Brentford

Albany Practice

Brentford Health Centre, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 8DS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,350 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Brentford Based on 114 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 31

  • Easy to get through on the phone55
  • Easy to contact online69
  • Good experience of getting in touch16
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good20
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen25
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done61
  • Meets NHS clinical targets22
  • Children vaccinated on time2

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 65% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone60%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away60%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)41%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 71%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 68%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 59%
Considered mental wellbeing 56% 75% 55%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 76%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 83%
Involved in decisions 81% 92% 81%
Needs were met 80% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 65%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 62%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 52%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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
Saturday9am to noon
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Brentford Health Centre, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 8DS
Phone
020 8630 3838
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.albanypractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brentworth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E85004 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 November 2024

Read the inspection report

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

7,350registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma5.3%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression10.9%14.3%
Obesity10.8%13.9%
Smoking18.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Albany Practicethis surgery2065%70%Yes
Brentford Group PracticeBrentford, TW8 8DSunder 0.1 miles1850%72%Yes
Brentford Family PracticeBrentford, TW8 8DSunder 0.1 miles5484%77%Yes
Ealing Park Health CentreLondon, W5 4RH0.8 miles5769%85%Yes
Northfields SurgeryLondon, W13 9QP1.3 miles1252%63%Yes
Elthorne Park SurgeryLondon, W7 2JJ1.4 miles5647%79%Yes
Kew Medical PracticeRichmond, TW9 4BH1.4 miles1971%68%Yes
The Isleworth PracticeIsleworth, TW7 7DJ1.5 miles5757%87%Yes
Grove Park Terrace SurgeryLondon, W4 3JL1.6 miles5566%77%Yes
Mattock Lane Health CentreLondon, W13 9NZ1.6 miles6481%84%Yes

Brentford Family Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Albany Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Albany Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8630 3838.

How do patients rate Albany Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Albany Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Albany Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Albany Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 November 2024).

What are the opening times of Albany Practice?

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 9am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Albany Practice?

Call 020 8630 3838 or visit its website, www.albanypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Brentford Health Centre, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 8DS.

How many patients are registered at Albany Practice?

Around 7,350 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brentworth 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.