GP surgery in Hounslow

Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit

92 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3LN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,354 patients

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 38% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. 21st of 21 in Hounslow Based on 102 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone12
  • Easy to contact online13
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 24

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed27
  • Doctors and nurses listen10
  • Patients trust the staff9
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done93
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time81

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

38%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

61%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-19

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 61%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer21%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week50%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)89%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 38% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 39% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 30% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 63% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 69% 31% 58%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 42% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 90%
Needs were met 88% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 61% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 59%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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
Saturday8am to noon
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 August 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
92 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3LN
Phone
020 8630 1300
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.familydoctorunit.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hounslow Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E85058 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 October 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,354registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.3%15.2%
Diabetes13.3%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression10.3%14.3%
Obesity14.9%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)95%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target73%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review85%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Blue Wing Family Doctor Unitthis surgery1038%61%Yes
Chestnut PracticeHounslow, TW3 3LNunder 0.1 miles3057%77%Yes
Green PracticeHounslow, TW3 3LNunder 0.1 miles3769%70%Yes
The Practice Heart of HounslowHounslow, TW3 3LNunder 0.1 miles3572%77%Yes
Hounslow Medical CentreHounslow, TW3 3ET0.2 miles3054%77%Yes
Bath Road SurgeryHounslow, TW3 3ET0.2 miles4971%75%Yes
Hounslow Family PracticeHounslow, TW3 4JX0.4 miles5772%78%Yes
HiyosHounslow, TW3 1NL0.5 miles7678%90%Yes
Medical CentreHounslow, TW3 1NU0.7 miles4472%77%Yes
Kingfisher PracticeHounslow, TW3 2DY0.7 miles6688%82%Yes

Chestnut Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 30 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8630 1300.

How do patients rate Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 October 2017).

What are the opening times of Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit?

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 8am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 August 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit?

Call 020 8630 1300 or visit its website, www.familydoctorunit.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 92 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3LN.

How many patients are registered at Blue Wing Family Doctor Unit?

Around 7,354 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hounslow Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North 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.