GP surgery in Barnet

Lichfield Grove Surgery

64 Lichfield Grove, Finchley, London, N3 2JP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,211 patients

Scores 29 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 51% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 29% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 33 in Barnet 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 34

  • Easy to get through on the phone29
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch30
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment50

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good27
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen15
  • Patients trust the staff20
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done71
  • Meets NHS clinical targets43
  • Children vaccinated on time33

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day10%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 51% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 31%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 20% 42% 25%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 46%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 89%
Needs were met 89% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 48%
Discussed managing condition 26% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 68% 46% 44%

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 19 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
64 Lichfield Grove, Finchley, London, N3 2JP
Phone
020 8346 3123
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Barnet 3 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E83005 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 November 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

6,211registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
87.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.5%15.2%
Diabetes5.6%7.9%
Asthma3.7%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression9.4%14.3%
Obesity11.9%13.9%
Smoking12.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)77%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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Lichfield Grove Surgerythis surgery2951%72%Yes
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Rosemary SurgeryLondon, N3 2QN0.4 miles1555%69%Yes
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The Mountfield Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 51 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lichfield Grove Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lichfield Grove Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8346 3123.

How do patients rate Lichfield Grove Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Lichfield Grove Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 29 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lichfield Grove Surgery?

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

What are the opening times of Lichfield Grove 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 19 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lichfield Grove Surgery?

Call 020 8346 3123. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 64 Lichfield Grove, Finchley, London, N3 2JP.

How many patients are registered at Lichfield Grove Surgery?

Around 6,211 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barnet 3 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.