GP surgery in Brent

Forty Willows Surgery

46 Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9HA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,483 patients

Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% 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 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 70% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 30 in Brent Based on 99 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 73

  • Easy to get through on the phone82
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment44

Quality of care 63

  • Patients rate the surgery as good63
  • Patients got what they needed94
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff34
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time4

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 72%
Easy to contact via NHS App 66% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 90%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 88%
Needs were met 98% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 64%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 22 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
46 Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9HA
Phone
020 3376 3100
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Harness South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84002 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • 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 2 July 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

7,483registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.9%7.9%
Asthma4.9%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression12.2%14.3%
Obesity14.2%13.9%
Smoking11.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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Preston Medical Centre is 0.9 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Forty Willows Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Forty Willows Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3376 3100.

How do patients rate Forty Willows Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Forty Willows 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 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Forty Willows Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Forty Willows Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 July 2018).

What are the opening times of Forty Willows 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 22 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Forty Willows Surgery?

Call 020 3376 3100. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 46 Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9HA.

How many patients are registered at Forty Willows Surgery?

Around 7,483 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Harness South 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.