GP surgery in Luton
Gardenia Practice
2a Gardenia Avenue, Luton, LU3 2NS
Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 40% 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.
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 14
- Easy to get through on the phone14
- Easy to contact online21
- Good experience of getting in touch14
- Did not wait too long for the appointment32
Quality of care 6
- Patients rate the surgery as good10
- Patients got what they needed4
- Doctors and nurses listen0
- Patients trust the staff19
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done43
- Meets NHS clinical targets19
- Children vaccinated on time23
What patients say
93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
40%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
63%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 64% · 2026: 63%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 40% | 57% | 30% |
| Easy to contact via website | 45% | 58% | 30% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 57% | 54% | 39% |
| Reception staff helpful | 73% | 85% | 70% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 29% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 32% | 42% | 14% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 75% | 84% | 67% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 81% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 60% | 73% | 48% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 47% | 57% | 38% |
| Waiting time was about right | 65% | 69% | 47% |
| Remote appointment | 19% | 26% | 16% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 62% | 87% | 76% |
| Treated with care and concern | 70% | 86% | 78% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 61% | 75% | 66% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 83% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 84% | 92% | 84% |
| Needs were met | 79% | 90% | 89% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 63% | 77% | 64% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 72% | 79% | 74% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 41% |
| Discussed managing condition | 56% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 37% | 46% | 42% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:45am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:45am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:45am to 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:45am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:45am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 27 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 2a Gardenia Avenue, Luton, LU3 2NS
- Phone
- 01582 346259
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Medics PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E81041 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Gardenia and Marsh Farm Practice
- Marsh Farm Health Centre, The Moakes, Purley Centre, Luton, LU3 3SR
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 21 May 2018
This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 11.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 58% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 69% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 72% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 86% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 73% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenia Practicethis surgery | – | 8 | 40% | 63% | Yes |
| Neville Road SurgeryLuton, LU3 2JG | 0.4 miles | 26 | 59% | 70% | Yes |
| Dr WHM Matta's PracticeLuton, LU4 9QZ | 0.5 miles | 84 | 76% | 92% | Yes |
| Woodland Avenue PracticeLuton, LU3 1RW | 0.6 miles | 33 | 38% | 73% | Yes |
| Lister House SurgeryLuton, LU4 8DG | 0.7 miles | 2 | 32% | 46% | Yes |
| Kingsway & Bramingham Medical CentreLuton, LU4 8BY | 0.8 miles | 3 | 43% | 56% | Yes |
| Conway Medical CentreLuton, LU4 8BY | 0.8 miles | 57 | 62% | 78% | Yes |
| The Oakley SurgeryLuton, LU4 9FJ | 0.9 miles | 7 | 40% | 69% | Yes |
| The Blenheim Medical CentreLuton, LU3 1HA | 1.0 miles | 23 | 44% | 71% | Yes |
| Drs Mirza Sukhani & PartnersLuton, LU4 9NN | 1.1 miles | 14 | 56% | 66% | Yes |
Neville Road Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 26 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Gardenia Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Gardenia Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01582 346259.
How do patients rate Gardenia Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Gardenia Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 8 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Gardenia Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Gardenia Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 May 2018).
What are the opening times of Gardenia Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:45am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:45am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:45am to 5pm, Thursday 8:45am to 6pm, Friday 8:45am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Gardenia Practice?
Call 01582 346259. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2a Gardenia Avenue, Luton, LU3 2NS.
Does Gardenia Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Gardenia Practice also runs Gardenia and Marsh Farm Practice (Marsh Farm Health Centre, The Moakes, Purley Centre, Luton, LU3 3SR). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Gardenia Practice?
Around 14,002 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Medics PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.