GP surgery in Hackney

Fountayne Road Medical Practice

1a Fountayne Road, London, N16 7EA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,727 patients

Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 60% of patients say their experience is good and 44% 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 7% of GP surgeries in England. 19th of 19 in Hackney Based on 110 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 8

  • Easy to get through on the phone19
  • Easy to contact online11
  • Good experience of getting in touch7
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment15

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff19
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done77
  • Meets NHS clinical targets12
  • Children vaccinated on time0

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

60%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-17

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 60%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week56%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 36% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 71% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 62% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 83% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 54% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 90%
Needs were met 80% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 60% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 55%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 1 August 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1a Fountayne Road, London, N16 7EA
Phone
020 3928 0777
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hackney Downs PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84080 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 July 2019

This rating is 7 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

9,727registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression10.0%14.3%
Obesity16.4%13.9%
Smoking14.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)84%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target92%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

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Common questions

Is Fountayne Road Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fountayne Road Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3928 0777.

How do patients rate Fountayne Road Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 60% of patients at Fountayne Road Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Fountayne Road Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fountayne Road Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 July 2019).

What are the opening times of Fountayne Road Medical 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 1 August 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fountayne Road Medical Practice?

Call 020 3928 0777. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1a Fountayne Road, London, N16 7EA.

How many patients are registered at Fountayne Road Medical Practice?

Around 9,727 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hackney Downs PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North 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.