GP surgery in Brent

Mapesbury Medical Group

Windmill Medical Practice, 65 Shoot Up Hill, London, NW2 3PS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,267 patients

Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% 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 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 76% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 30 in Brent Based on 92 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 83

  • Easy to get through on the phone87
  • Easy to contact online68
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment57

Quality of care 64

  • Patients rate the surgery as good79
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen61
  • Patients trust the staff45
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done88
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time9

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

83%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)88%
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 66% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 62%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 53%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 68%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 83% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 99%
Needs were met 89% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 78% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 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 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Windmill Medical Practice, 65 Shoot Up Hill, London, NW2 3PS
Phone
020 8452 7646
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.mapesburymedicalgroup.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kilburn Partnership PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84012 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • 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 August 2022

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

8,267registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.6%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma4.9%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression12.2%14.3%
Obesity11.8%13.9%
Smoking15.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target72%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

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Willesden Green Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mapesbury Medical Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mapesbury Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8452 7646.

How do patients rate Mapesbury Medical Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Mapesbury Medical Group 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 Mapesbury Medical Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mapesbury Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 August 2022).

What are the opening times of Mapesbury Medical Group?

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 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mapesbury Medical Group?

Call 020 8452 7646 or visit its website, www.mapesburymedicalgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Windmill Medical Practice, 65 Shoot Up Hill, London, NW2 3PS.

How many patients are registered at Mapesbury Medical Group?

Around 8,267 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kilburn Partnership 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.