GP surgery in Barnet

Cornwall House Surgery

Torrington Park Health Centre, 16 Torrington Park, London, N12 9SS

Taking on new patients5,867 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 25th of 33 in Barnet Based on 93 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 17

  • Easy to get through on the phone22
  • Easy to contact online41
  • Good experience of getting in touch17
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment24

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good10
  • Patients got what they needed24
  • Doctors and nurses listen18
  • Patients trust the staff33
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done4
  • Meets NHS clinical targets66
  • Children vaccinated on time57

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

63%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 55% · 2026: 63%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 34%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 30%
Easy to contact via NHS App 38% 54% 30%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 71%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 7% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 70% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 81% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 45%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 38% 57% 33%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 41%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 71%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 54%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 84%
Needs were met 87% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 63% 77% 55%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 6 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Torrington Park Health Centre, 16 Torrington Park, London, N12 9SS
Phone
020 8346 1976
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Barnet 3 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E83013 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,867registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
86.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.7%15.2%
Diabetes5.5%7.9%
Asthma3.6%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression11.0%14.3%
Obesity10.6%13.9%
Smoking11.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review44%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Cornwall House Surgerythis surgery1146%63%Yes
The Speedwell PracticeLondon, N12 9SSunder 0.1 miles3862%78%Yes
Torrington Park Group PracticeLondon, N12 9SSunder 0.1 miles3441%79%Yes
Barnet Federated Gps LimitedLondon, N12 8LY0.3 miles
Homeless Action in BarnetLondon, N12 0RG0.3 milesNo
Wentworth Group Practice - FinchleyLondon, N3 1YL0.8 miles722%60%Yes
Friern Barnet Medical CentreLondon, N11 3BU0.9 miles8360%88%Yes
Oakleigh Road Health CentreLondon, N20 0DH0.9 miles1852%74%Yes
St Andrews Medical PracticeLondon, N20 9EX0.9 miles1442%63%Yes
Squires Lane Medical PracticeLondon, N3 2AU1.0 miles117%46%Yes

The Speedwell Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 38 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Cornwall House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cornwall House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8346 1976.

How do patients rate Cornwall House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Cornwall House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Cornwall House Surgery?

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 6 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cornwall House Surgery?

Call 020 8346 1976. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Torrington Park Health Centre, 16 Torrington Park, London, N12 9SS.

How many patients are registered at Cornwall House Surgery?

Around 5,867 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barnet 3 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.