GP surgery in Waltham Abbey

Maynard Court Surgery

18 Maynard Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,673 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 87% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Waltham Abbey Based on 94 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 76

  • Easy to get through on the phone91
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch74
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment65

Quality of care 84

  • Patients rate the surgery as good87
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff80
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets16
  • Children vaccinated on time9

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 71%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 49% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 87%
Needs were met 96% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 48%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
18 Maynard Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DU
Phone
01992 761387
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.maynardcourtsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Epping Forest North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81725 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Nazeing Valley Health Centre
64-66 North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NW

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 October 2017

This rating is 8 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

9,673registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression11.3%14.3%
Obesity11.0%13.9%
Smoking17.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Maynard Court Surgerythis surgery8287%90%Yes
Market Square SurgeryWaltham Abbey, EN9 1NP0.8 miles7685%87%Yes
Abbey Road SurgeryWaltham Cross, EN8 7LJ2.2 miles2640%74%Yes
Stanhope SurgeryWaltham Cross, EN8 7DJ2.2 miles230%55%Yes
Warden Lodge Medical PracticeWaltham Cross, EN8 8NW2.6 miles942%69%Yes
The Ordnance Unity Centre for HealthEnfield, EN3 6ND2.7 miles4558%77%Yes
High Street SurgeryWaltham Cross, EN8 0BX2.9 miles4657%81%Yes
Loughton Health CentreLoughton, IG10 1HW2.9 miles520%55%Yes
The Loughton SurgeryLoughton, IG10 1SZ3.1 miles2353%69%Yes
Forest PracticeLoughton, IG10 2NH3.2 miles1950%76%Yes

Common questions

Is Maynard Court Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Maynard Court Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01992 761387.

How do patients rate Maynard Court Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Maynard Court Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Maynard Court Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Maynard Court Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 October 2017).

What are the opening times of Maynard Court Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Maynard Court Surgery?

Call 01992 761387 or visit its website, www.maynardcourtsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 18 Maynard Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DU.

Does Maynard Court Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Maynard Court Surgery also runs Nazeing Valley Health Centre (64-66 North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Maynard Court Surgery?

Around 9,673 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Epping Forest North PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.