GP surgery in Brent

Chalkhill Family Practice

Welford Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9FX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,043 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 67% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 19th of 30 in Brent 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 33

  • Easy to get through on the phone59
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch47
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 44

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed71
  • Doctors and nurses listen54
  • Patients trust the staff34
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets43
  • Children vaccinated on time23

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

67%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer12%
Knew what would happen next straight away54%

The appointment

Were seen the same day7%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face59%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 67% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 78%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 42% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 41% 26% 38%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 90%
Needs were met 94% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 63% 46% 57%

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 30 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Welford Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9FX
Phone
020 3836 5030
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brent Central Kwh PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84033 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 February 2019

This rating is 7 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

7,043registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression12.7%14.3%
Obesity20.6%13.9%
Smoking13.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)83%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target91%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Forty Willows Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Chalkhill Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Chalkhill Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3836 5030.

How do patients rate Chalkhill Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Chalkhill Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 67% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Chalkhill Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Chalkhill Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 February 2019).

What are the opening times of Chalkhill Family 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 30 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Chalkhill Family Practice?

Call 020 3836 5030. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Welford Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9FX.

How many patients are registered at Chalkhill Family Practice?

Around 7,043 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brent Central Kwh 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.