GP surgery in Hillingdon
Harefield Practice
Rickmansworth Road, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6JY
Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 42% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. 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 5
- Easy to get through on the phone16
- Easy to contact online26
- Good experience of getting in touch2
- Did not wait too long for the appointment4
Quality of care 14
- Patients rate the surgery as good11
- Patients got what they needed39
- Doctors and nurses listen27
- Patients trust the staff12
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done45
- Meets NHS clinical targets22
- Children vaccinated on time22
What patients say
103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
42%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
64%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-6
change since last year
2025: 70% · 2026: 64%
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 | 42% | 57% | 46% |
| Easy to contact via website | 48% | 58% | 56% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 39% | 54% | 55% |
| Reception staff helpful | 68% | 85% | 81% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 31% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 15% | 42% | 22% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 67% | 84% | 72% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 46% | 73% | 62% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 36% | 57% | 45% |
| Waiting time was about right | 46% | 69% | 52% |
| Remote appointment | 29% | 26% | 24% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 84% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 85% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 67% | 75% | 71% |
| Had all the information needed | 86% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 89% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 64% | 77% | 70% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 78% |
| Supported by local services | 58% | 70% | 83% |
| Discussed managing condition | 35% | 43% | 51% |
| Agreed a care plan | 59% | 46% | 56% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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 | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 4 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Rickmansworth Road, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6JY
- Phone
- 01895 822944
- Website
- theharefieldpractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- North Connect PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E86007 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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 | 15.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 69% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 81% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 91% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 64% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Practicethis surgery | – | 7 | 42% | 64% | Yes |
| Denham Medical CentreUxbridge, UB9 5GA | 1.7 miles | 23 | 45% | 69% | Yes |
| Mountwood SurgeryNorthwood, HA6 2RG | 1.8 miles | 68 | 67% | 89% | Yes |
| Gade and Chorleywood Health CentresRickmansworth, WD3 7DJ | 2.2 miles | 14 | 44% | 68% | Yes |
| The Colne PracticeRickmansworth, WD3 7DJ | 2.2 miles | 80 | 71% | 91% | Yes |
| Eastbury SurgeryNorthwood, HA6 3BG | 2.5 miles | 67 | 64% | 82% | Yes |
| Ladygate Lane Medical PracticeRuislip, HA4 7QU | 2.6 miles | 92 | 91% | 90% | Yes |
| Southcote ClinicRuislip, HA4 7LJ | 2.8 miles | 98 | 87% | 97% | Yes |
| Carepoint PracticeNorthwood, HA6 1TQ | 3.0 miles | 50 | 67% | 79% | Yes |
| Acre SurgeryNorthwood, HA6 1TQ | 3.0 miles | 21 | 59% | 69% | Yes |
Denham Medical Centre is 1.7 miles away, scores 23 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Harefield Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harefield Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01895 822944.
How do patients rate Harefield Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at Harefield Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% 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 Harefield Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harefield Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 August 2025).
What are the opening times of Harefield Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Harefield Practice?
Call 01895 822944 or visit its website, theharefieldpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Rickmansworth Road, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6JY.
How many patients are registered at Harefield Practice?
Around 8,982 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Connect 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.