GP surgery in Buckinghamshire

Denham Medical Centre

Queen Mothers Drive, Denham Garden Village, Uxbridge, UB9 5GA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,694 patients

Scores 23 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 45% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 23% of GP surgeries in England. 18th of 21 in Buckinghamshire Based on 108 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 26

  • Easy to get through on the phone20
  • Easy to contact online72
  • Good experience of getting in touch18
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good19
  • Patients got what they needed53
  • Doctors and nurses listen21
  • Patients trust the staff70
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done4
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time43

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

45%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-19

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone28%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away33%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)41%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 45% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 66%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 19% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 97%
Needs were met 92% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 8pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 1:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Queen Mothers Drive, Denham Garden Village, Uxbridge, UB9 5GA
Phone
01895 832012
Website
www.denhammedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Bucks PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K82055 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr VK Chatrath
Ayrsgarth Medical Centre, Church Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0RW · 01753653976

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 July 2022

Read the inspection report

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

10,694registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression11.6%14.3%
Obesity12.1%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)48%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review38%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Denham Medical Centrethis surgery2345%69%Yes
Harefield PracticeUxbridge, UB9 6JY1.7 miles742%64%Yes
Wallasey Medical CentreUxbridge, UB10 8SA2.5 miles4061%62%Yes
Belmont Medical CentreUxbridge, UB8 1SD2.7 miles7580%91%Yes
Ladygate Lane Medical PracticeRuislip, HA4 7QU2.8 miles9291%90%Yes
The Misbourne SurgeryGerrards Cross, SL9 9RR2.9 miles5154%86%Yes
Central Uxbridge SurgeryUxbridge, UB8 1UB2.9 miles1038%65%Yes
The Allan PracticeGerrards Cross, SL9 9SA3.0 miles8479%88%Yes
Southcote ClinicRuislip, HA4 7LJ3.0 miles9887%97%Yes
The Hall PracticeGerrards Cross, SL9 9SX3.0 miles8269%94%Yes

Wallasey Medical Centre is 2.5 miles away, scores 40 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Denham Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Denham Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01895 832012.

How do patients rate Denham Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Denham Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 45% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 23 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Denham Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Denham Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 July 2022).

What are the opening times of Denham Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 8pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Denham Medical Centre?

Call 01895 832012 or visit its website, www.denhammedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Queen Mothers Drive, Denham Garden Village, Uxbridge, UB9 5GA.

Does Denham Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Denham Medical Centre also runs Dr VK Chatrath (Ayrsgarth Medical Centre, Church Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0RW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Denham Medical Centre?

Around 10,694 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Bucks PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.