GP surgery in Havering

Harlow Road Surgery

1 Harlow Road, Rainham, RM13 7UP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,205 patients

Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 87% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 85% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 15 in Havering Based on 113 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 89

  • Easy to get through on the phone92
  • Easy to contact online84
  • Good experience of getting in touch81
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment75

Quality of care 76

  • Patients rate the surgery as good72
  • Patients got what they needed69
  • Doctors and nurses listen52
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done98
  • Meets NHS clinical targets77
  • Children vaccinated on time67

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+18

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone69%
Had their call answered straight away35%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 71%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 41%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 52%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 70%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 55%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 75%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 79%
Needs were met 94% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 48%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 28%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 24%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 11 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Harlow Road, Rainham, RM13 7UP
Phone
01708 552072
Website
www.harlowroadsurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Havering South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F82619 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 June 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

4,205registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.3%15.2%
Diabetes10.6%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression9.3%14.3%
Obesity14.9%13.9%
Smoking14.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review88%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Harlow Road Surgerythis surgery8587%85%Yes
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The Rosewood Medical CentreHornchurch, RM12 5NJ1.0 miles3860%74%Yes
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Berwick SurgeryRainham, RM13 9QU1.2 miles2666%67%Yes
First Avenue SurgeryDagenham, RM10 9AT1.3 miles5675%85%Yes
Dr M Goyal's PracticeDagenham, RM10 9RR1.4 miles2350%70%Yes
Parkview Medical CentreDagenham, RM10 8EJ1.5 miles1951%74%Yes

Common questions

Is Harlow Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harlow Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01708 552072.

How do patients rate Harlow Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Harlow Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Harlow Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harlow Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 June 2026).

What are the opening times of Harlow Road Surgery?

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 11 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Harlow Road Surgery?

Call 01708 552072 or visit its website, www.harlowroadsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Harlow Road, Rainham, RM13 7UP.

How many patients are registered at Harlow Road Surgery?

Around 4,205 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Havering South 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.