GP surgery in Hillingdon

Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice

21 Walnut Way, South Ruislip, Ruislip, HA4 6TA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,755 patients

Scores 38 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 72% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 38% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 14 in Hillingdon Based on 132 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 44

  • Easy to get through on the phone69
  • Easy to contact online46
  • Good experience of getting in touch46
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment21

Quality of care 33

  • Patients rate the surgery as good24
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets32
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

132 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away24%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 62%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 94%
Needs were met 89% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 132 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:45pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:45pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:45pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:45pm
Friday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 July 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
21 Walnut Way, South Ruislip, Ruislip, HA4 6TA
Phone
020 8845 4400
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Celadine Health & Metrocare PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E86629 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • 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 29 March 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

3,755registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma3.5%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression7.3%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking12.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Queens Walk Medical Centre is 0.8 miles away, scores 55 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8845 4400.

How do patients rate Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 38 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 March 2018).

What are the opening times of Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:45pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:45pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:45pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:45pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 July 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice?

Call 020 8845 4400. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 21 Walnut Way, South Ruislip, Ruislip, HA4 6TA.

How many patients are registered at Dr MLR Siddiqui's Practice?

Around 3,755 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Celadine Health & Metrocare 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.