GP surgery in Harrow

Roxbourne Medical Centre

37 Rayners Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0UE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,260 patients

Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 39% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 9% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 12 in Harrow Based on 100 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 6

  • Easy to get through on the phone12
  • Easy to contact online21
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment9

Quality of care 16

  • Patients rate the surgery as good25
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen27
  • Patients trust the staff23
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done43
  • Meets NHS clinical targets41
  • Children vaccinated on time29

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

39%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone29%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer10%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day8%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face54%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 39% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 44% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 31% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 69%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 6%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 80%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 46%
Remote appointment 46% 26% 53%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 73%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 81%
Needs were met 79% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 71% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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 5 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
37 Rayners Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0UE
Phone
020 8422 5602
Website
www.roxbournemc.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Healthsense PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84022 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 31 October 2023

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,260registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.2%15.2%
Diabetes11.2%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression14.5%14.3%
Obesity16.7%13.9%
Smoking12.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4951%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6463%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Roxbourne Medical Centrethis surgery939%72%Yes
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The Shaftesbury Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 53 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Roxbourne Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Roxbourne Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8422 5602.

How do patients rate Roxbourne Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Roxbourne Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 39% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Roxbourne Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Roxbourne Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 October 2023).

What are the opening times of Roxbourne Medical 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 5 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Roxbourne Medical Centre?

Call 020 8422 5602 or visit its website, www.roxbournemc.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 37 Rayners Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0UE.

How many patients are registered at Roxbourne Medical Centre?

Around 7,260 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Healthsense 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.