GP surgery in Southend-on-Sea
Dr Navin Kumar
183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF
Scores 69 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.
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 73
- Easy to get through on the phone56
- Easy to contact online64
- Good experience of getting in touch81
- Did not wait too long for the appointment70
Quality of care 60
- Patients rate the surgery as good72
- Patients got what they needed66
- Doctors and nurses listen42
- Patients trust the staff81
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done17
- Meets NHS clinical targets37
- Children vaccinated on time26
What patients say
86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
65%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
85%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+8
change since last year
2025: 78% · 2026: 85%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 65% | 57% | 70% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% | 68% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 64% | 54% | 65% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 90% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 38% | 31% | 34% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 52% | 42% | 50% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 85% | 84% | 87% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 99% |
| Good experience of contacting | 86% | 73% | 79% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 62% |
| Waiting time was about right | 78% | 69% | 80% |
| Remote appointment | 15% | 26% | 28% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% | 81% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 86% | 82% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 73% | 75% | 71% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| Involved in decisions | 95% | 92% | 84% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 85% | 77% | 78% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 88% | 79% | 86% |
| Supported by local services | 83% | 70% | 75% |
| Discussed managing condition | 38% | 43% | 47% |
| Agreed a care plan | 76% | 46% | 45% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 22 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF
- Phone
- 01702 342589
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.centralandthorpesurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Southend Victoria PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- F81147 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr A Baqai & Partners
- 38 Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay, Southend, SS1 3JX · 01702 588046
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- 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 7 May 2021
This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 9.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 8.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 59% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 70% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 65% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 70% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 59% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Navin Kumarthis surgery | – | 69 | 65% | 85% | Yes |
| Dr F Khan Carnavon Road SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | under 0.1 miles | 48 | 56% | 80% | Yes |
| West Road SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | under 0.1 miles | 2 | 18% | 59% | Yes |
| Sas Mid and South Essex StpSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 6BB | 0.3 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Southend Medical CentreSouthend-on-Sea, SS1 1NX | 0.4 miles | 41 | 57% | 80% | Yes |
| The Queensway SurgerySouthend-on-Sea, SS1 2AB | 0.6 miles | 7 | 34% | 67% | Yes |
| Westcliff Medical CentreWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU | 0.6 miles | 78 | 83% | 92% | Yes |
| The Valkyrie SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU | 0.6 miles | 5 | 27% | 66% | Yes |
| Warrior Square SurgerySouthend-on-Sea, SS1 2JJ | 0.7 miles | 93 | 92% | 92% | Yes |
| Dr SooriakumaranSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 6RL | 0.9 miles | 57 | 70% | 83% | Yes |
Warrior Square Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Dr Navin Kumar taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Navin Kumar was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01702 342589.
How do patients rate Dr Navin Kumar?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Dr Navin Kumar said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 69 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Dr Navin Kumar?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Navin Kumar as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 May 2021).
What are the opening times of Dr Navin Kumar?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 22 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dr Navin Kumar?
Call 01702 342589 or visit its website, www.centralandthorpesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF.
Does Dr Navin Kumar have a branch surgery?
Yes. Dr Navin Kumar also runs Dr A Baqai & Partners (38 Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay, Southend, SS1 3JX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Dr Navin Kumar?
Around 5,065 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southend Victoria 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.