GP surgery in Harringay

Bridge House Medical Practice

96 Umfreville Road, London, N4 1TL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,233 patients

Scores 32 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 32% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Harringay Based on 86 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 36

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online52
  • Good experience of getting in touch27
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment36

Quality of care 31

  • Patients rate the surgery as good24
  • Patients got what they needed58
  • Doctors and nurses listen32
  • Patients trust the staff72
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets21
  • Children vaccinated on time19

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+17

change since last year

2025: 54% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone67%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face45%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 23% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 56%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 54%
Remote appointment 55% 26% 70%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 86%
Needs were met 92% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 54%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 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 26 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
96 Umfreville Road, London, N4 1TL
Phone
020 8482 9697
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - N15/South East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y03135 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • Documents available in large print
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 November 2021

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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

9,233registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.5%15.2%
Diabetes5.4%7.9%
Asthma3.9%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.1%3.0%
Depression10.3%14.3%
Obesity9.5%13.9%
Smoking21.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4942%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6459%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)61%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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The Old Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bridge House Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bridge House Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8482 9697.

How do patients rate Bridge House Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Bridge House Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 32 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bridge House Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bridge House Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 November 2021).

What are the opening times of Bridge House Medical Practice?

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 26 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bridge House Medical Practice?

Call 020 8482 9697. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 96 Umfreville Road, London, N4 1TL.

How many patients are registered at Bridge House Medical Practice?

Around 9,233 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - N15/South East 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.