GP surgery in Goodmayes

Seven Kings Practice

1 Salisbury Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8BG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,162 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 47% of patients say their experience is good and 34% 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 4% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Goodmayes Based on 93 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 1

  • Easy to get through on the phone8
  • Easy to contact online6
  • Good experience of getting in touch0
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment1

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good1
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen1
  • Patients trust the staff11
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets87
  • Children vaccinated on time71

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

34%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

47%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 58% · 2026: 47%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day8%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face47%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 34% 57% 31%
Easy to contact via website 33% 58% 30%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 31%
Reception staff helpful 60% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 50% 31% 54%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 58% 84% 61%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 39% 73% 43%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 29% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 36% 69% 39%
Remote appointment 53% 26% 50%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 69% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 69% 86% 73%
Considered mental wellbeing 56% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 88%
Needs were met 79% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 47% 77% 58%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 45%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 20% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 11 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Salisbury Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8BG
Phone
020 8590 1320
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Seven Kings PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86637 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 29 September 2017

This rating is 8 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

5,162registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.9%15.2%
Diabetes13.2%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression6.4%14.3%
Obesity15.7%13.9%
Smoking8.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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The Doctors House is 0.2 miles away, scores 15 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Seven Kings Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Seven Kings Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8590 1320.

How do patients rate Seven Kings Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 47% of patients at Seven Kings Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 34% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Seven Kings Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Seven Kings Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 September 2017).

What are the opening times of Seven Kings Practice?

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 11 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Seven Kings Practice?

Call 020 8590 1320. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Salisbury Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8BG.

How many patients are registered at Seven Kings Practice?

Around 5,162 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Seven Kings 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.