GP surgery in Sidcup

Barnard Medical Group

43 Granville Road, Sidcup, DA14 4TA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,580 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 15% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Sidcup Based on 116 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone22
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 25

  • Patients rate the surgery as good21
  • Patients got what they needed71
  • Doctors and nurses listen43
  • Patients trust the staff25
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets37
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week48%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)82%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 28%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 25%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 33%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 21%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 48%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 39%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 44%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 72%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 53%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 81%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 87%
Needs were met 94% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 20% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 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 8pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 30 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
43 Granville Road, Sidcup, DA14 4TA
Phone
020 8302 7721
Website
www.barnardmedicalgroup.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Frognal PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83004 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Bedside Manor
82 Marlborough Park Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9DX

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • 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 22 April 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

13,580registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma5.7%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression12.4%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking9.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review36%66%

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Woodlands Surgery is 1.1 miles away, scores 56 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Barnard Medical Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Barnard Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8302 7721.

How do patients rate Barnard Medical Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Barnard Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Barnard Medical Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Barnard Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 April 2016).

What are the opening times of Barnard Medical Group?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 30 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Barnard Medical Group?

Call 020 8302 7721 or visit its website, www.barnardmedicalgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 43 Granville Road, Sidcup, DA14 4TA.

Does Barnard Medical Group have a branch surgery?

Yes. Barnard Medical Group also runs Bedside Manor (82 Marlborough Park Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9DX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Barnard Medical Group?

Around 13,580 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Frognal PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.