GP surgery in Barking

Salisbury Avenue Surgery

7 Salisbury Avenue, Barking, IG11 9XQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Inadequate5,127 patients

Scores 48 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Inadequate in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 48% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Barking Based on 114 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 56

  • Easy to get through on the phone71
  • Easy to contact online73
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment24

Quality of care 38

  • Patients rate the surgery as good48
  • Patients got what they needed49
  • Doctors and nurses listen49
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Inadequate)0
  • Health checks and screening done61
  • Meets NHS clinical targets47
  • Children vaccinated on time57

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face43%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 61%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 66% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 57% 26% 58%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 74%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 72%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 80%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 79%
Needs were met 91% 90% 75%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 53%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 64%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
7 Salisbury Avenue, Barking, IG11 9XQ
Phone
020 3675 7127
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Barking & Dagenham West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F82647 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Inadequate

overall, from the inspection published 11 May 2023

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,127registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.1%15.2%
Diabetes12.4%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression6.5%14.3%
Obesity16.3%13.9%
Smoking10.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4952%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review88%66%

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Common questions

Is Salisbury Avenue Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Salisbury Avenue Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3675 7127.

How do patients rate Salisbury Avenue Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Salisbury Avenue Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% 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 Salisbury Avenue Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Salisbury Avenue Surgery as Inadequate at its last published inspection (report published 11 May 2023).

What are the opening times of Salisbury Avenue 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 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Salisbury Avenue Surgery?

Call 020 3675 7127. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 7 Salisbury Avenue, Barking, IG11 9XQ.

How many patients are registered at Salisbury Avenue Surgery?

Around 5,127 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barking & Dagenham West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East 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.