GP surgery in Brent

Ellis Practice

Welford Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9FX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,181 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 15% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 30th of 30 in Brent Based on 105 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 1

  • Easy to get through on the phone0
  • Easy to contact online11
  • Good experience of getting in touch1
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 5

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen9
  • Patients trust the staff11
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time7

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

15%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

55%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-11

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 55%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day7%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face60%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)48%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 15% 57% 21%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 27%
Easy to contact via NHS App 34% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 70% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 68% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 43% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 44%
Waiting time was about right 43% 69% 52%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 55%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 61% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 94%
Needs were met 79% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 55% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 62%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 15 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Welford Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9FX
Phone
020 3836 4545
Website
www.ellispractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brent Central Kwh PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84032 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 November 2019

This rating is 6 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

7,181registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.4%15.2%
Diabetes10.2%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression14.0%14.3%
Obesity22.4%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Ellis Practicethis surgery215%55%Yes
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Chalkhill Family Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 36 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Ellis Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ellis Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3836 4545.

How do patients rate Ellis Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at Ellis Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 15% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ellis Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ellis Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 November 2019).

What are the opening times of Ellis Practice?

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 15 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ellis Practice?

Call 020 3836 4545 or visit its website, www.ellispractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Welford Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9FX.

How many patients are registered at Ellis Practice?

Around 7,181 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brent Central Kwh 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.