GP surgery in East Ham

Boleyn Medical Centre

152 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 3BD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,293 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 42% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 10 in East Ham 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 7

  • Easy to get through on the phone16
  • Easy to contact online16
  • Good experience of getting in touch11
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 5

  • Patients rate the surgery as good22
  • Patients got what they needed1
  • Doctors and nurses listen10
  • Patients trust the staff10
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done17
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time17

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away48%

The appointment

Were seen the same day2%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face39%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 42% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 49%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 70% 84% 68%
Next steps within 2 days 78% 93% 72%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 51% 69% 44%
Remote appointment 61% 26% 60%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 72% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 85%
Needs were met 75% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 57% 79% 54%
Supported by local services 52% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 74% 46% 40%

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 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 15 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
152 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 3BD
Phone
020 8475 8500
Website
www.boleynmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Newham Central 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84050 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 8 June 2022

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

13,293registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.3%15.2%
Diabetes10.9%7.9%
Asthma4.9%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression6.7%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking13.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Boleyn Medical Centrethis surgery442%70%Yes
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Lucas Avenue PracticeLondon, E13 0QP0.7 miles956%69%Yes

The Azad Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 51 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Boleyn Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Boleyn Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8475 8500.

How do patients rate Boleyn Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Boleyn Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Boleyn Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Boleyn Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 June 2022).

What are the opening times of Boleyn 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 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Boleyn Medical Centre?

Call 020 8475 8500 or visit its website, www.boleynmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 152 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 3BD.

How many patients are registered at Boleyn Medical Centre?

Around 13,293 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newham Central 1 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.