GP surgery in Becontree

Green Lane Surgery

872 Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1BX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,010 patients

Scores 28 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 75% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 28% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 8 in Becontree 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone75
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch48
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 16

  • Patients rate the surgery as good13
  • Patients got what they needed10
  • Doctors and nurses listen2
  • Patients trust the staff6
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done94
  • Meets NHS clinical targets51
  • Children vaccinated on time59

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 56% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away35%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day4%
Waited more than a week50%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 49% 69% 40%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 53%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 70% 87% 62%
Treated with care and concern 69% 86% 63%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 54%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 80%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 75%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 71%
Needs were met 83% 90% 73%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 56%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 52%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 57%

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 8:15pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
872 Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1BX
Phone
020 8599 7151
Website
www.greenlanesurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Barking & Dagenham North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F82661 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 August 2026

Read the inspection report

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

4,010registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma3.5%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.0%3.0%
Depression5.2%14.3%
Obesity15.1%13.9%
Smoking12.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check94%78%
Asthma: annual review95%66%

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Common questions

Is Green Lane Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Green Lane Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8599 7151.

How do patients rate Green Lane Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at Green Lane Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 28 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Green Lane Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Green Lane Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 August 2026).

What are the opening times of Green Lane Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8:15pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Green Lane Surgery?

Call 020 8599 7151 or visit its website, www.greenlanesurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 872 Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1BX.

How many patients are registered at Green Lane Surgery?

Around 4,010 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barking & Dagenham North 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.