GP surgery in Hornchurch

Hornchurch Healthcare

58 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,924 patients

Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 83% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 76% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Hornchurch Based on 109 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 61

  • Easy to get through on the phone87
  • Easy to contact online58
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good82
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen77
  • Patients trust the staff84
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done95
  • Meets NHS clinical targets58
  • Children vaccinated on time58

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

83%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone84%
Had their call answered straight away36%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week49%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)84%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 83% 57% 82%
Easy to contact via website 62% 58% 77%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 81%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 95%
Needs were met 96% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 61% 43% 59%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 21 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
58 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XA
Phone
01708 440187
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hornchurchhealthcare.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Havering Liberty PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F82055 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 February 2024

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

12,924registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma5.3%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression9.7%14.3%
Obesity10.3%13.9%
Smoking9.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review81%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Hornchurch Healthcarethis surgery7683%88%Yes
Billet Lane Medical PracticeHornchurch, RM11 1XAunder 0.1 miles2154%76%Yes
High Street SurgeryHornchurch, RM11 3XT0.4 miles5572%77%Yes
Dr VM PatelHornchurch, RM11 3SZ0.6 miles4080%68%Yes
Suttons Avenue SurgeryHornchurch, RM12 4LF0.7 miles7085%84%Yes
The New Medical CentreRomford, RM2 5SU0.8 miles3850%77%Yes
Dr Marks PracticeRomford, RM1 2SH1.2 miles3163%73%Yes
St Georges Country Park SurgeryHornchurch, RM12 6RR1.3 miles8871%87%Yes
Maylands HealthcareHornchurch, RM12 4EQ1.6 miles2834%71%Yes
Western Road Medical CentreRomford, RM1 3LS1.6 miles2960%79%Yes

St Georges Country Park Surgery is 1.3 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hornchurch Healthcare taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hornchurch Healthcare was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01708 440187.

How do patients rate Hornchurch Healthcare?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Hornchurch Healthcare said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 83% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 76 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hornchurch Healthcare?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hornchurch Healthcare as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 February 2024).

What are the opening times of Hornchurch Healthcare?

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 21 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hornchurch Healthcare?

Call 01708 440187 or visit its website, www.hornchurchhealthcare.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 58 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XA.

How many patients are registered at Hornchurch Healthcare?

Around 12,924 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Havering Liberty 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.