GP surgery in Barking and Dagenham
Barking Medical Group Practice
130 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LT
Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% 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 Requires improvement in 2022. It is taking on new patients.
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 26
- Easy to get through on the phone32
- Easy to contact online18
- Good experience of getting in touch29
- Did not wait too long for the appointment35
Quality of care 4
- Patients rate the surgery as good14
- Patients got what they needed4
- Doctors and nurses listen14
- Patients trust the staff15
- Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
- Health checks and screening done87
- Meets NHS clinical targets15
- Children vaccinated on time10
What patients say
87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
52%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
66%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+10
change since last year
2025: 56% · 2026: 66%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 52% | 57% | 34% |
| Easy to contact via website | 42% | 58% | 23% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 41% | 54% | 8% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 66% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 27% | 31% | 20% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 37% | 42% | 19% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 72% | 84% | 75% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 81% |
| Good experience of contacting | 68% | 73% | 50% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 57% | 57% | 22% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 39% |
| Remote appointment | 28% | 26% | 34% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 70% |
| Treated with care and concern | 72% | 86% | 74% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 71% | 75% | 59% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 85% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% | 84% |
| Involved in decisions | 83% | 92% | 80% |
| Needs were met | 79% | 90% | 80% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 66% | 77% | 56% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 65% | 79% | 59% |
| Supported by local services | 57% | 70% | 47% |
| Discussed managing condition | 37% | 43% | 38% |
| Agreed a care plan | 38% | 46% | 36% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 87 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 1pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 130 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LT
- Phone
- 020 8477 4317
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.barkingmedicalgroup.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Barking & Dagenham West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- F82018 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr As Chopra & Ptnrs
- Orchards Health & Family Centre, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7RS · 02085941311
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Free NHS WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Requires improvement
overall, from the inspection published 12 April 2022
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Inadequate |
| Is it effective? | Requires improvement |
| Is it caring? | Requires improvement |
| Is it responsive? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Requires improvement |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 11.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 8.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 64% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 86% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 48% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 95% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 92% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Medical Group Practicethis surgery | – | 13 | 52% | 66% | Yes |
| Faircross Health CentreBarking, IG11 9LD | 0.1 mile | 30 | 68% | 74% | Yes |
| Highgrove SurgeryBarking, IG11 9LX | 0.2 miles | 48 | 77% | 78% | Yes |
| Dr Aa Ansari's PracticeBarking, IG11 9RS | 0.4 miles | 24 | 55% | 73% | Yes |
| The White House SurgeryBarking, IG11 7UN | 0.6 miles | 2 | 27% | 58% | Yes |
| Salisbury Avenue SurgeryBarking, IG11 9XQ | 0.6 miles | 48 | 73% | 79% | Yes |
| John Smith Medical CentreBarking, IG11 9LL | 0.7 miles | 16 | 62% | 74% | Yes |
| Abbey Medical CentreBarking, IG11 8RJ | 0.8 miles | 34 | 63% | 78% | Yes |
| Victoria & Five Elms Medical CentreBarking, IG11 8GD | 0.9 miles | 18 | 47% | 71% | Yes |
| Gables SurgeryDagenham, RM8 2LD | 0.9 miles | 18 | 33% | 76% | Yes |
Faircross Health Centre is 0.1 mile away, scores 30 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Barking Medical Group Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Barking Medical Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8477 4317.
How do patients rate Barking Medical Group Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at Barking Medical Group Practice 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 13 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Barking Medical Group Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Barking Medical Group Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 12 April 2022).
What are the opening times of Barking Medical Group Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Barking Medical Group Practice?
Call 020 8477 4317 or visit its website, www.barkingmedicalgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 130 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LT.
Does Barking Medical Group Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Barking Medical Group Practice also runs Dr As Chopra & Ptnrs (Orchards Health & Family Centre, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7RS). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Barking Medical Group Practice?
Around 11,860 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barking & Dagenham West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East 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.