GP surgery in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Kings Langley Surgery

The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,563 patients

Scores 66 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 66% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley Based on 110 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 66

  • Easy to get through on the phone52
  • Easy to contact online84
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment67

Quality of care 63

  • Patients rate the surgery as good62
  • Patients got what they needed49
  • Doctors and nurses listen55
  • Patients trust the staff37
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done91
  • Meets NHS clinical targets61
  • Children vaccinated on time57

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 78% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 96%
Needs were met 91% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 63% 46% 49%

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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 17 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET
Phone
01923 608845
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.klbsurgeries.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Delta PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E82129 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Longmeadow Surgery
16 High Street, Bovingdon, HP3 0HG · 01442 833295

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 August 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

15,563registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.7%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression13.6%14.3%
Obesity14.1%13.9%
Smoking9.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review89%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Kings Langley Surgerythis surgery6663%83%Yes
Haverfield SurgeryKings Langley, WD4 9HA0.2 miles9691%91%Yes
Vine House Health CentreAbbots Langley, WD5 0AL1.4 miles5550%82%Yes
Lincoln House SurgeryHemel Hempstead, HP3 9SQ1.9 miles1136%67%Yes
Bennetts End SurgeryHemel Hempstead, HP3 9LY1.9 miles2044%72%Yes
Sheepcot Medical CentreWatford, WD25 7NL2.0 miles3250%75%Yes
Abbotswood Medical CentreAbbots Langley, WD5 0BT2.1 miles8487%85%Yes
Everest House SurgeryHemel Hempstead, HP2 4HY2.9 miles1646%71%Yes
Fernville SurgeryHemel Hempstead, HP2 5BL3.0 miles7971%87%Yes
Garston Medical CentreWatford, WD25 9GP3.3 miles4764%78%Yes

Haverfield Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Kings Langley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kings Langley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01923 608845.

How do patients rate Kings Langley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Kings Langley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 66 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kings Langley Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kings Langley Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Kings Langley 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 17 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kings Langley Surgery?

Call 01923 608845 or visit its website, www.klbsurgeries.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET.

Does Kings Langley Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Kings Langley Surgery also runs Longmeadow Surgery (16 High Street, Bovingdon, HP3 0HG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Kings Langley Surgery?

Around 15,563 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Delta PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.