GP surgery in Brentwood

Beechwood Surgery

Pastoral Way, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5WF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,445 patients

Scores 49 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 62% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 49% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 8 in Brentwood Based on 109 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 58

  • Easy to get through on the phone49
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment46

Quality of care 37

  • Patients rate the surgery as good48
  • Patients got what they needed10
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff20
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets57
  • Children vaccinated on time55

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+16

change since last year

2025: 62% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 40%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 32%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 17%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 92%
Needs were met 83% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 62%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 31% 46% 12%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 16 October 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Pastoral Way, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5WF
Phone
01277 212820
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brentwood PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81023 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 29 December 2017

This rating is 8 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?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

13,445registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.1%15.2%
Diabetes6.1%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression10.1%14.3%
Obesity9.6%13.9%
Smoking11.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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The Highwood Surgery is 1.2 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Beechwood Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Beechwood Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01277 212820.

How do patients rate Beechwood Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Beechwood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 49 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Beechwood Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Beechwood Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 December 2017).

What are the opening times of Beechwood Surgery?

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 16 October 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Beechwood Surgery?

Call 01277 212820. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Pastoral Way, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5WF.

How many patients are registered at Beechwood Surgery?

Around 13,445 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brentwood PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.