GP surgery in Bromley

Family Surgery

7 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, BR6 6BG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,239 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 80% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 22 in Bromley Based on 109 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 89

  • Easy to get through on the phone83
  • Easy to contact online80
  • Good experience of getting in touch88
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment77

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good79
  • Patients got what they needed75
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets90
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 57%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 90%
Needs were met 94% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 7 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
7 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, BR6 6BG
Phone
01689 850231
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Orpington PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G84009 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 July 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

4,239registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
86.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.1%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression10.2%14.3%
Obesity10.9%13.9%
Smoking8.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6486%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Common questions

Is Family Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Family Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01689 850231.

How do patients rate Family Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Family Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Family Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Family Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 July 2016).

What are the opening times of Family 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 7 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Family Surgery?

Call 01689 850231. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 7 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, BR6 6BG.

How many patients are registered at Family Surgery?

Around 4,239 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Orpington PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South East 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.