GP surgery in Slough
Bharani Medical Centre
450 Bath Road, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 6BB
Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 24% 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 4
- Easy to get through on the phone2
- Easy to contact online9
- Good experience of getting in touch7
- Did not wait too long for the appointment14
Quality of care 22
- Patients rate the surgery as good12
- Patients got what they needed22
- Doctors and nurses listen42
- Patients trust the staff31
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done66
- Meets NHS clinical targets41
- Children vaccinated on time50
What patients say
70 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
24%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
65%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+16
change since last year
2025: 49% · 2026: 65%
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 | 24% | 57% | 27% |
| Easy to contact via website | 36% | 58% | 28% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 53% | 54% | 23% |
| Reception staff helpful | 65% | 85% | 47% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 56% | 31% | 41% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 39% | 42% | 28% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 69% | 84% | 61% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 72% | 93% | 77% |
| Good experience of contacting | 54% | 73% | 39% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 51% | 57% | 31% |
| Waiting time was about right | 56% | 69% | 34% |
| Remote appointment | 59% | 26% | 66% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% | 71% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 70% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 54% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 88% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% | 88% |
| Involved in decisions | 91% | 92% | 82% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 80% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 65% | 77% | 49% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 70% | 79% | 69% |
| Supported by local services | 59% | 70% | 45% |
| Discussed managing condition | 59% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 53% | 46% | 56% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 70 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 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 8:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 450 Bath Road, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 6BB
- Phone
- 01628 602564
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Shape PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K81083 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr. M. L. Kumar
- 16/18 Lansdowne Avenue, Slough, SL1 3SJ · 01753 533857
- Dr. M.l.h. Kumar
- 32 Burlington Avenue, Slough, SL1 2LD · 01753 552376
- Ragstone Road Surgery
- 40 Ragstone Road, Slough, SL1 2PX
Access and facilities
- Car parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 28 January 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 | 12.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 6.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 66% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 79% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 85% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 88% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharani Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 9 | 24% | 65% | Yes |
| The Village Medical CentreSlough, SL1 5ND | 0.5 miles | 16 | 50% | 68% | Yes |
| Dr NabiSlough, SL1 5PP | 0.7 miles | 26 | 51% | 73% | Yes |
| Burnham Health CentreSlough, SL1 7DE | 1.1 miles | 24 | 42% | 65% | Yes |
| Farnham Road PracticeSlough, SL2 1HD | 1.5 miles | 14 | 32% | 71% | Yes |
| Shreeji Medical CentreSlough, SL1 3DQ | 1.8 miles | 15 | 56% | 60% | Yes |
| Manor Park Medical CentreSlough, SL1 3XU | 2.1 miles | 36 | 58% | 74% | Yes |
| Crosby House SurgerySlough, SL1 3NY | 2.1 miles | 31 | 52% | 73% | Yes |
| Slough Treatment, Advice & Recovery TeamSlough, SL2 5DL | 2.2 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Rosemead SurgeryMaidenhead, SL6 8DS | 2.4 miles | 67 | 75% | 75% | Yes |
Dr Nabi is 0.7 miles away, scores 26 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Bharani Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bharani Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01628 602564.
How do patients rate Bharani Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Bharani Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 24% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Bharani Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bharani Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 January 2016).
What are the opening times of Bharani Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 8:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8:30pm, Friday 8am to 8:30pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Bharani Medical Centre?
Call 01628 602564. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 450 Bath Road, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 6BB.
Does Bharani Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Bharani Medical Centre also runs Dr. M. L. Kumar (16/18 Lansdowne Avenue, Slough, SL1 3SJ) and Dr. M.l.h. Kumar (32 Burlington Avenue, Slough, SL1 2LD) and Ragstone Road Surgery (40 Ragstone Road, Slough, SL1 2PX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Bharani Medical Centre?
Around 18,097 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Shape PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.