GP surgery in Kensington and Chelsea

Earls Court Surgery

269 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9JA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement4,367 patients

Scores 89 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 84% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 89% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 19 in Kensington and Chelsea Based on 104 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 95

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online92
  • Good experience of getting in touch95
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 76

  • Patients rate the surgery as good74
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen98
  • Patients trust the staff95
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets11
  • Children vaccinated on time26

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away44%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 91%
Easy to contact via website 80% 58% 68%
Easy to contact via NHS App 81% 54% 75%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 67% 31% 70%
Sees preferred clinician 74% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 82% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 87%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 99% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 92% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 95%
Needs were met 99% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 64% 43% 57%
Agreed a care plan 68% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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 29 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
269 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9JA
Phone
020 7370 2643
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.earlscourtsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brompton Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87750 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 29 October 2021

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,367registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.7%15.2%
Diabetes5.4%7.9%
Asthma2.7%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression6.1%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking16.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4948%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)85%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)69%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target93%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Earls Court Surgerythis surgery8984%86%Yes
Brompton Medical CentreLondon, SW5 0EA0.1 mile6382%80%Yes
Earls Court Medical CentreLondon, SW5 9AD0.2 miles5870%82%Yes
Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls CourtLondon, SW5 0PT0.3 miles1048%67%Yes
North Fulham SurgeryLondon, SW6 1TN0.4 miles8677%90%Yes
Rosary Garden SurgeryLondon, SW7 4NQ0.4 miles7282%85%Yes
North End Medical CentreLondon, W14 9PR0.5 miles6171%83%Yes
The Fulham Medical CentreLondon, SW6 1BG0.6 miles8081%84%Yes
The Abingdon Health CentreLondon, W8 6EG0.6 miles8690%93%Yes
GP at HandLondon, SW6 7SX0.6 miles1346%68%Yes

Common questions

Is Earls Court Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Earls Court Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7370 2643.

How do patients rate Earls Court Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Earls Court Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 89 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Earls Court Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Earls Court Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 29 October 2021).

What are the opening times of Earls Court 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 29 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Earls Court Surgery?

Call 020 7370 2643 or visit its website, www.earlscourtsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 269 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9JA.

How many patients are registered at Earls Court Surgery?

Around 4,367 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brompton Health 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.