GP surgery in Ealing

Northfields Surgery

61 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W13 9QP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,468 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 52% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 31st of 32 in Ealing Based on 99 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 17

  • Easy to get through on the phone32
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch7
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment24

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good9
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen3
  • Patients trust the staff21
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done56
  • Meets NHS clinical targets54
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

63%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 55% · 2026: 63%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away50%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face64%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 37%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 30%
Easy to contact via NHS App 29% 54% 23%
Reception staff helpful 56% 85% 61%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 45% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 49%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 24% 57% 30%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 36% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 72% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 55% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 86%
Needs were met 82% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 63% 77% 55%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 30 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
61 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W13 9QP
Phone
020 8567 1612
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Central Ealing PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E85014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 August 2025

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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

8,468registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.1%15.2%
Diabetes5.0%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression6.0%14.3%
Obesity5.7%13.9%
Smoking12.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Northfields Surgerythis surgery1252%63%Yes
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Elthorne Park Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 56 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Northfields Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Northfields Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8567 1612.

How do patients rate Northfields Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Northfields Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Northfields Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Northfields Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 August 2025).

What are the opening times of Northfields 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 30 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Northfields Surgery?

Call 020 8567 1612. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 61 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W13 9QP.

How many patients are registered at Northfields Surgery?

Around 8,468 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Central Ealing 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.