GP surgery in Clayhall

Clayhall Clinic

14 Clayhall Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0LG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,185 patients

Scores 65 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 85% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 65% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 98 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 72

  • Easy to get through on the phone90
  • Easy to contact online64
  • Good experience of getting in touch63
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment52

Quality of care 54

  • Patients rate the surgery as good47
  • Patients got what they needed14
  • Doctors and nurses listen57
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done77
  • Meets NHS clinical targets67
  • Children vaccinated on time53

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

85%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day49%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 85% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 26% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 68%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 83%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 79%
Needs were met 84% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 75%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
14 Clayhall Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0LG
Phone
020 8551 3193
Website
www.clayhallgrouppractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wanstead and Woodford PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86691 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Roding (Lane) Surgery
2 Roding Lane North, Woodford Wells, Woodford Green, IG8 8NR

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • 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 27 February 2020

This rating is 6 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

11,185registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes11.9%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression7.7%14.3%
Obesity16.0%13.9%
Smoking11.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Clayhall →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Clayhall Clinicthis surgery6585%78%Yes
The Fullwell Avenue SurgeryIlford, IG5 0SB1.0 miles6187%78%Yes
Kenwood MedicalIlford, IG2 6YG1.1 miles7476%87%Yes
The Heathcote Primary Care CentreIlford, IG2 6YG1.1 miles7988%90%Yes
Southdene SurgeryLondon, E18 1BD1.1 miles5163%78%Yes
The Shrubberies Medical CentreLondon, E18 1BD1.1 miles4765%82%Yes
Gants Hill Medical Centre & the Redbridge SurgeryIlford, IG2 6UP1.1 miles626%61%Yes
Glebelands PracticeLondon, E18 2AB1.1 miles9891%97%Yes
Cranbrook SurgeryIlford, IG2 6RJ1.2 miles6275%86%Yes
The Eastern Avenue Medical CentreIlford, IG2 6RJ1.2 miles1034%67%Yes

The Heathcote Primary Care Centre is 1.1 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Clayhall Clinic taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Clayhall Clinic was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8551 3193.

How do patients rate Clayhall Clinic?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Clayhall Clinic said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 65 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Clayhall Clinic?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Clayhall Clinic as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 February 2020).

What are the opening times of Clayhall Clinic?

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 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Clayhall Clinic?

Call 020 8551 3193 or visit its website, www.clayhallgrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 14 Clayhall Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0LG.

Does Clayhall Clinic have a branch surgery?

Yes. Clayhall Clinic also runs Roding (Lane) Surgery (2 Roding Lane North, Woodford Wells, Woodford Green, IG8 8NR). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Clayhall Clinic?

Around 11,185 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wanstead and Woodford 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.