GP surgery in Thurrock

Commonwealth Health Centre

Quebec Road, Tilbury, RM18 7RB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,983 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 9 in Thurrock Based on 97 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 54

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch42
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done100
  • Meets NHS clinical targets33
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone34%
Had their call answered straight away37%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day35%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)50%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 21%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 88%
Needs were met 89% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 50%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 33%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 33%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 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 8pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Quebec Road, Tilbury, RM18 7RB
Phone
01375 842396
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tilbury and Chadwell PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81206 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 19 December 2023

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The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,983registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.1%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma5.7%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression16.7%14.3%
Obesity13.4%13.9%
Smoking19.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6485%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)86%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target89%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review97%66%

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Medic House is under 0.1 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Commonwealth Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Commonwealth Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01375 842396.

How do patients rate Commonwealth Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Commonwealth Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% 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 Commonwealth Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Commonwealth Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 December 2023).

What are the opening times of Commonwealth Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Commonwealth Health Centre?

Call 01375 842396. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Quebec Road, Tilbury, RM18 7RB.

How many patients are registered at Commonwealth Health Centre?

Around 5,983 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tilbury and Chadwell PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.