GP surgery in Barnet

Rosemary Surgery

2 Rosemary Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 2QN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,445 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 55% 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 15% of GP surgeries in England. 22nd of 33 in Barnet Based on 127 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone38
  • Easy to contact online35
  • Good experience of getting in touch25
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment21

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good19
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done16
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

127 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 62% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone60%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer10%
Knew what would happen next straight away53%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 55% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 35%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 72%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 70%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 57%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 82%
Needs were met 86% 90% 76%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 62%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 62%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 127 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 6 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Rosemary Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 2QN
Phone
020 8346 1997
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Barnet 2 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E83639 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 February 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

6,445registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
86.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.0%7.9%
Asthma4.5%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression14.6%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking10.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)53%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check59%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Rosemary Surgerythis surgery1555%69%Yes
Lichfield Grove SurgeryLondon, N3 2JP0.4 miles2951%72%Yes
The Mountfield SurgeryLondon, N3 3NR0.5 miles5171%77%Yes
Supreme Medical CentreLondon, N3 2JX0.5 miles2852%72%Yes
Squires Lane Medical PracticeLondon, N3 2AU0.6 miles117%46%Yes
Woodlands Medical PracticeLondon, N2 8BG0.6 miles2840%69%Yes
Wentworth Group Practice - FinchleyLondon, N3 1YL0.8 miles722%60%Yes
Heathfielde Medical CentreLondon, N2 0EQ0.8 miles436%60%Yes
East Finchley Medical CentreLondon, N2 9QD1.1 miles833%55%Yes
Homeless Action in BarnetLondon, N12 0RG1.1 milesNo

Lichfield Grove Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 29 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Rosemary Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rosemary Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8346 1997.

How do patients rate Rosemary Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Rosemary Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rosemary Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rosemary Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 February 2017).

What are the opening times of Rosemary 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 6 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rosemary Surgery?

Call 020 8346 1997. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Rosemary Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 2QN.

How many patients are registered at Rosemary Surgery?

Around 6,445 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barnet 2 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.