GP surgery in Westbourne

Grand Union Health Centre

209 Harrow Road, Paddington, London, W2 5EH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good20,928 patients

Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 73% 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.

Good Scores higher than 68% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Westbourne Based on 112 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone71
  • Easy to contact online26
  • Good experience of getting in touch71
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 50

  • Patients rate the surgery as good65
  • Patients got what they needed46
  • Doctors and nurses listen36
  • Patients trust the staff37
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done68
  • Meets NHS clinical targets26
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day47%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face78%
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 73% 57% 86%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 77%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 71%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 18%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 78%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 95%
Needs were met 91% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 74%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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
Friday6am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
209 Harrow Road, Paddington, London, W2 5EH
Phone
020 7286 1231
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.grandunionhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West-Hill Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87637 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 May 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?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

20,928registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression10.8%14.3%
Obesity11.0%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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The Garway Medical Practice is 0.4 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Grand Union Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Grand Union Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7286 1231.

How do patients rate Grand Union Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Grand Union Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Grand Union Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Grand Union Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 May 2019).

What are the opening times of Grand Union Health 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 6am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Grand Union Health Centre?

Call 020 7286 1231 or visit its website, www.grandunionhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 209 Harrow Road, Paddington, London, W2 5EH.

How many patients are registered at Grand Union Health Centre?

Around 20,928 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West-Hill Health 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.