GP surgery in Dalston

Beechwood Medical Centre

86a Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,572 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 60 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 60% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Dalston Based on 106 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 65

  • Easy to get through on the phone71
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch59
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment63

Quality of care 50

  • Patients rate the surgery as good61
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen55
  • Patients trust the staff55
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done94
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time4

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone67%
Had their call answered straight away25%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face56%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 54% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 68%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 44% 26% 51%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 82%
Needs were met 86% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 56%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 28%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 8pm
Saturday8am to 11:30am
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
86a Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AH
Phone
020 7254 2855
Website
beechwoodmci.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
London Fields PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84038 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 September 2021

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

3,572registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma4.5%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression10.4%14.3%
Obesity21.6%13.9%
Smoking22.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)86%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target94%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check95%78%
Asthma: annual review86%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Beechwood Medical Centrethis surgery6073%82%Yes
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Dalston PracticeLondon, E8 1PG0.2 miles9092%85%Yes
Richmond Road Medical CentreLondon, E8 3HN0.3 miles9183%87%Yes
Queensbridge Group PracticeLondon, E8 3XP0.3 miles4447%83%Yes
The Surgery (Barretts Grove)London, N16 8AR0.5 miles7475%88%Yes
Somerford Grove PracticeLondon, N16 7UA0.5 miles6868%90%Yes
De Beauvoir SurgeryLondon, N1 5QT0.6 miles6678%81%Yes
The Mitchison Road SurgeryLondon, N1 3NG0.7 miles1852%66%Yes
London Fields Medical CentreLondon, E8 4QJ0.8 miles5965%82%Yes

Dalston Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Beechwood Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Beechwood Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7254 2855.

How do patients rate Beechwood Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Beechwood Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Beechwood Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Beechwood Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 September 2021).

What are the opening times of Beechwood 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 8pm, Saturday 8am to 11:30am, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Beechwood Medical Centre?

Call 020 7254 2855 or visit its website, beechwoodmci.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 86a Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AH.

How many patients are registered at Beechwood Medical Centre?

Around 3,572 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of London Fields 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.