GP surgery in Redbridge

Mathukia's Surgery

281 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2SF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,244 patients

Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 56% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 13% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 17 in Redbridge Based on 80 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 31

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online36
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment49

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen1
  • Patients trust the staff1
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done33
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time15

What patients say

80 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

56%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-30

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 56%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week3%
Were seen face to face49%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 71%
Reception staff helpful 66% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 29% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 37% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 51% 26% 57%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 67% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 72% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 60% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 77% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 94%
Needs were met 80% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 56% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 59% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 49% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 64%
Agreed a care plan 68% 46% 75%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 80 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 9 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
281 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2SF
Phone
020 8553 9577
Email
[email protected]
Website
mathukiasurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Loxford PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86692 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Mathukia's Surgery Branch
Ilford Exchange, High RD, Ilford, IG1 1RS

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 January 2017

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

11,244registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.8%15.2%
Diabetes14.6%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD0.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression6.9%14.3%
Obesity19.1%13.9%
Smoking9.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target45%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

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Abbey Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 34 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mathukia's Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mathukia's Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8553 9577.

How do patients rate Mathukia's Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 56% of patients at Mathukia's Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 13 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mathukia's Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mathukia's Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Mathukia's 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 9 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mathukia's Surgery?

Call 020 8553 9577 or visit its website, mathukiasurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 281 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2SF.

Does Mathukia's Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Mathukia's Surgery also runs Mathukia's Surgery Branch (Ilford Exchange, High RD, Ilford, IG1 1RS). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Mathukia's Surgery?

Around 11,244 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Loxford 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.