GP surgery in Bruce Grove

Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre

463 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6QB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement7,074 patients

Scores 24 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 24% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Bruce Grove Based on 111 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 46

  • Easy to get through on the phone47
  • Easy to contact online37
  • Good experience of getting in touch33
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment63

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed21
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done59
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone58%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 68%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 73% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 72% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 81%
Involved in decisions 79% 92% 85%
Needs were met 86% 90% 77%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 72%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 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 24 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
463 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6QB
Phone
020 8808 4710
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - North East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85028 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Pal M
Castleview Surgery, 119 Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London, N17 6XE · 02088011515

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 7 June 2022

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Inadequate
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Requires improvement
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,074registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
84.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.6%15.2%
Diabetes10.5%7.9%
Asthma3.4%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression6.8%14.3%
Obesity22.1%13.9%
Smoking19.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Bruce Grove →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centrethis surgery2460%72%Yes
Charlton House Medical CentreLondon, N17 6SB0.2 miles3761%78%Yes
Welbourne GP Surgery, Welbourne H CLondon, N17 9QX0.3 miles7074%84%Yes
Welbourne Medical Prac, Welbourne H CLondon, N17 9QX0.3 miles5574%76%Yes
Tynemouth Medical PracticeLondon, N15 4RH0.4 miles2356%67%Yes
Lawrence House SurgeryLondon, N15 4JR0.4 miles4862%76%Yes
JS Medical PracticeLondon, N15 4JR0.4 miles2761%70%Yes
Morris House Group PracticeLondon, N17 6AA0.6 miles2254%75%Yes
Tottenham Health CentreLondon, N17 8AH0.9 miles2563%77%Yes
Grove Road SurgeryLondon, N15 5HJ0.9 miles7073%87%Yes

Charlton House Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 37 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8808 4710.

How do patients rate Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 24 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 7 June 2022).

What are the opening times of Bruce Grove Primary Health Care 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 24 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre?

Call 020 8808 4710. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 463 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6QB.

Does Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre also runs Pal M (Castleview Surgery, 119 Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London, N17 6XE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Bruce Grove Primary Health Care Centre?

Around 7,074 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - North 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.