GP surgery in Luton
Bell House Medical Centre
163 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW
Scores 33 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 54% 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.
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 42
- Easy to get through on the phone35
- Easy to contact online55
- Good experience of getting in touch38
- Did not wait too long for the appointment53
Quality of care 26
- Patients rate the surgery as good52
- Patients got what they needed6
- Doctors and nurses listen31
- Patients trust the staff3
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done23
- Meets NHS clinical targets60
- Children vaccinated on time52
What patients say
95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
54%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
80%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+16
change since last year
2025: 64% · 2026: 80%
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 | 54% | 57% | 47% |
| Easy to contact via website | 60% | 58% | 53% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 56% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception staff helpful | 84% | 85% | 76% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 48% | 31% | 51% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 50% | 42% | 39% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 89% | 84% | 75% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 89% | 93% | 84% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% | 55% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 55% | 57% | 65% |
| Waiting time was about right | 73% | 69% | 71% |
| Remote appointment | 13% | 26% | 16% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 74% | 75% | 73% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 98% |
| Confidence and trust | 82% | 93% | 99% |
| Involved in decisions | 87% | 92% | 99% |
| Needs were met | 81% | 90% | 84% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 80% | 77% | 64% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 61% | 79% | 74% |
| Supported by local services | 59% | 70% | 71% |
| Discussed managing condition | 56% | 43% | 57% |
| Agreed a care plan | 67% | 46% | 52% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 6 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 163 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW
- Phone
- 01582 349889
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.bellhousedoctor.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Medics PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E81005 · 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 12 July 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 13.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 7.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 8.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 54% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 68% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 83% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 54% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 62% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 71% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell House Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 33 | 54% | 80% | Yes |
| Lea Vale Medical PracticeLuton, LU1 1HH | 0.3 miles | 28 | 41% | 73% | Yes |
| Malzeard Road PracticeLuton, LU3 1BD | 0.3 miles | 34 | 48% | 75% | Yes |
| Bute House Medical CentreLuton, LU1 1RW | 0.3 miles | 60 | 55% | 85% | Yes |
| The Blenheim Medical CentreLuton, LU3 1HA | 0.6 miles | 23 | 44% | 71% | Yes |
| The Town Centre PracticeLuton, LU1 2SE | 0.7 miles | 27 | 45% | 76% | Yes |
| Conway Medical CentreLuton, LU4 8BY | 0.7 miles | 57 | 62% | 78% | Yes |
| Castle Medical Group PracticeLuton, LU1 3AG | 0.8 miles | 5 | 43% | 66% | Yes |
| Kingsway & Bramingham Medical CentreLuton, LU4 8BY | 0.8 miles | 3 | 43% | 56% | Yes |
| The Medici Medical PracticeLuton, LU1 3UA | 0.8 miles | 16 | 47% | 67% | Yes |
Bute House Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 60 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Bell House Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bell House Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01582 349889.
How do patients rate Bell House Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Bell House Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 33 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Bell House Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bell House Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 July 2016).
What are the opening times of Bell House Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm, Friday 8am to 12:30pm 1:15pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Bell House Medical Centre?
Call 01582 349889 or visit its website, www.bellhousedoctor.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 163 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW.
How many patients are registered at Bell House Medical Centre?
Around 10,929 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Medics PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.