GP surgery in Leyton

Francis Road Medical Centre

94 Francis Road, Leyton, London, E10 6PP

Taking on new patients7,718 patients

Scores 47 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 47% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Leyton Based on 94 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 52

  • Easy to get through on the phone29
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch49
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment69

Quality of care 40

  • Patients rate the surgery as good35
  • Patients got what they needed50
  • Doctors and nurses listen8
  • Patients trust the staff36
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets89
  • Children vaccinated on time79

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone27%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away30%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 63% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 94%
Needs were met 91% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 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 8 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
94 Francis Road, Leyton, London, E10 6PP
Phone
020 8539 3131
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.francisroadgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Waltham Forest Integrated Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86696 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,718registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma4.3%6.6%
COPD0.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.4%3.0%
Depression9.2%14.3%
Obesity8.8%13.9%
Smoking17.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%

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Crawley Road Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 59 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Francis Road Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Francis Road Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8539 3131.

How do patients rate Francis Road Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Francis Road Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 47 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Francis Road Medical Centre?

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 8 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Francis Road Medical Centre?

Call 020 8539 3131 or visit its website, www.francisroadgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 94 Francis Road, Leyton, London, E10 6PP.

How many patients are registered at Francis Road Medical Centre?

Around 7,718 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Waltham Forest Integrated Health 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.