GP surgery in Havering

Chase Cross Medical Centre

13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3PJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,622 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 15 in Havering Based on 92 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 38

  • Easy to get through on the phone51
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 68

  • Patients rate the surgery as good86
  • Patients got what they needed51
  • Doctors and nurses listen82
  • Patients trust the staff77
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done35
  • Meets NHS clinical targets6
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+14

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away90%

The appointment

Were seen the same day7%
Waited more than a week65%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 57%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 75% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 88%
Needs were met 91% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7:30pm
Tuesday8am to 7pm
Wednesday8am to 7pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 7:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 9 September 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3PJ
Phone
01708 749918
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Havering North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F82630 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • Pram park
  • 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 14 June 2018

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

7,622registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.2%15.2%
Diabetes10.3%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression12.6%14.3%
Obesity14.6%13.9%
Smoking16.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Marks Gate Health Centre is 1.6 miles away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Chase Cross Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Chase Cross Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01708 749918.

How do patients rate Chase Cross Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Chase Cross Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Chase Cross Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Chase Cross Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 June 2018).

What are the opening times of Chase Cross Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7pm, Wednesday 8am to 7pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 7:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 9 September 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Chase Cross Medical Centre?

Call 01708 749918. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3PJ.

How many patients are registered at Chase Cross Medical Centre?

Around 7,622 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Havering North 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.