GP surgery in Islington

New North Health Centre

287-293 New North Road, London, N1 7AA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good1,381 patients

Scores 48 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 82% 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.

Average Scores higher than 48% of GP surgeries in England. 16th of 25 in Islington Based on 81 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 49

  • Easy to get through on the phone85
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch31
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment45

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good57
  • Patients got what they needed73
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff84
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done19
  • Meets NHS clinical targets16
  • Children vaccinated on time0

What patients say

81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away31%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away57%

The appointment

Were seen the same day8%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face39%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 76%
Easy to contact via website 28% 58% 19%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 33%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 70%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 61% 26% 63%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 88%
Needs were met 94% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 91%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 25%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 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 26 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
287-293 New North Road, London, N1 7AA
Phone
020 7226 9090
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.newnorthhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central 2 Islington PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F83034 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 August 2017

This rating is 9 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

1,381registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.9%15.2%
Diabetes4.3%7.9%
Asthma4.4%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression12.5%14.3%
Obesity5.3%13.9%
Smoking20.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4940%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6460%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)52%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)65%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check36%78%
Asthma: annual review87%66%

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Shoreditch Park Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is New North Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), New North Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7226 9090.

How do patients rate New North Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at New North Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 48 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for New North Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated New North Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 August 2017).

What are the opening times of New North Health Centre?

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 26 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact New North Health Centre?

Call 020 7226 9090 or visit its website, www.newnorthhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 287-293 New North Road, London, N1 7AA.

How many patients are registered at New North Health Centre?

Around 1,381 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central 2 Islington 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.