GP surgery in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Jubilee Medical Centre
Kent House Surgery, 36 Station Road, Longfield, DA3 7QD
Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 21% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. 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 8
- Easy to get through on the phone1
- Easy to contact online31
- Good experience of getting in touch19
- Did not wait too long for the appointment15
Quality of care 9
- Patients rate the surgery as good10
- Patients got what they needed18
- Doctors and nurses listen12
- Patients trust the staff20
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done20
- Meets NHS clinical targets46
- Children vaccinated on time32
What patients say
112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
21%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
64%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+12
change since last year
2025: 52% · 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 | 21% | 57% | 19% |
| Easy to contact via website | 50% | 58% | 32% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 42% |
| Reception staff helpful | 78% | 85% | 64% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 20% | 31% | 22% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 13% | 42% | 11% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 75% | 84% | 76% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 63% | 73% | 44% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 21% | 57% | 21% |
| Waiting time was about right | 57% | 69% | 45% |
| Remote appointment | 25% | 26% | 22% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 79% | 87% | 78% |
| Treated with care and concern | 82% | 86% | 73% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 64% | 75% | 49% |
| Had all the information needed | 89% | 92% | 81% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 81% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 64% | 77% | 52% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 79% | 79% | 72% |
| Supported by local services | 69% | 70% | 63% |
| Discussed managing condition | 25% | 43% | 24% |
| Agreed a care plan | 18% | 46% | 38% |
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.
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 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Kent House Surgery, 36 Station Road, Longfield, DA3 7QD
- Phone
- 01474 702127
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Lmn PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G82097 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Surgery
- New Ash Green, Longfield, Gravesend, DA3 8RH · 01474 873828
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car 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 | 18.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 19.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 74% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 74% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 70% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 58% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 61% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 40% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 7 | 21% | 64% | Yes |
| Swanscombe Health CentreDartford, DA2 8BS | 1.9 miles | 12 | 23% | 71% | Yes |
| Downs Way Medical PracticeGravesend, DA13 9LB | 2.3 miles | 16 | 36% | 69% | Yes |
| Springhead HealthGravesend, DA11 8BZ | 3.2 miles | 4 | 19% | 68% | Yes |
| Meopham Medical CentreGravesend, DA13 0AH | 3.2 miles | 48 | 51% | 82% | Yes |
| The Shrubbery SurgeryGravesend, DA11 8RD | 3.3 miles | 46 | 68% | 79% | Yes |
| River Darent Medical GroupDartford, DA4 0JU | 3.3 miles | 7 | 42% | 60% | Yes |
| Oakfield Health Centre, Practice 2Gravesend, DA12 5BW | 3.4 miles | 12 | 52% | 66% | Yes |
| Old Road West SurgeryGravesend, DA11 0LL | 3.8 miles | 48 | 62% | 78% | Yes |
| Pelham Medical PracticeGravesend, DA11 0HN | 4.0 miles | 8 | 46% | 62% | Yes |
Meopham Medical Centre is 3.2 miles away, scores 48 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Jubilee Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Jubilee Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01474 702127.
How do patients rate Jubilee Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at Jubilee Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 21% 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 Jubilee Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Jubilee Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 June 2023).
What are the opening times of Jubilee Medical Centre?
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 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Jubilee Medical Centre?
Call 01474 702127. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Kent House Surgery, 36 Station Road, Longfield, DA3 7QD.
Does Jubilee Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Jubilee Medical Centre also runs The Surgery (New Ash Green, Longfield, Gravesend, DA3 8RH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Jubilee Medical Centre?
Around 15,589 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Lmn PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.