GP surgery in Barnet
St. Georges Medical Centre
7 Sunningfields Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4QR
Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 42% 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.
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 10
- Easy to get through on the phone15
- Easy to contact online13
- Good experience of getting in touch20
- Did not wait too long for the appointment11
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good21
- Patients got what they needed23
- Doctors and nurses listen17
- Patients trust the staff17
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done58
- Meets NHS clinical targets30
- Children vaccinated on time23
What patients say
97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
42%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
70%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+6
change since last year
2025: 64% · 2026: 70%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 42% | 57% | 22% |
| Easy to contact via website | 39% | 58% | 30% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 46% | 54% | 30% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 72% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 38% | 31% | 34% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 37% | 42% | 50% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 82% | 84% | 66% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 76% | 93% | 84% |
| Good experience of contacting | 64% | 73% | 48% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 55% | 57% | 32% |
| Waiting time was about right | 54% | 69% | 54% |
| Remote appointment | 29% | 26% | 39% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% | 82% |
| Treated with care and concern | 82% | 86% | 82% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 68% | 75% | 67% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 90% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 86% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% | 86% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 70% | 77% | 63% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 65% | 79% | 70% |
| Supported by local services | 66% | 70% | 75% |
| Discussed managing condition | 32% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 42% | 46% | 36% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 10 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 7 Sunningfields Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4QR
- Phone
- 020 8202 6232
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.stgeorgesmc.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Barnet 5 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E83020 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Toilets
- Translation services
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 29 December 2017
This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 12.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 57% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 76% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 83% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 66% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 88% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 71% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Georges Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 11 | 42% | 70% | Yes |
| The Phoenix PracticeLondon, NW4 4AE | 0.4 miles | 9 | 49% | 63% | Yes |
| Dr Azim & PartnersLondon, NW4 3EB | 0.9 miles | 12 | 48% | 62% | Yes |
| The Everglade Medical PracticeLondon, NW9 5XT | 1.0 miles | 16 | 39% | 67% | Yes |
| Colindale Medical Centre LPLondon, NW9 6DJ | 1.0 miles | 22 | 46% | 73% | Yes |
| Hendon Way SurgeryLondon, NW9 7DG | 1.2 miles | 2 | 36% | 57% | Yes |
| Langstone Way SurgeryLondon, NW7 1GR | 1.2 miles | 5 | 35% | 54% | – |
| Wakemans Hill SurgeryLondon, NW9 0TA | 1.3 miles | 73 | 69% | 85% | Yes |
| The Mountfield SurgeryLondon, N3 3NR | 1.4 miles | 51 | 71% | 77% | Yes |
| Supreme Medical CentreLondon, N3 2JX | 1.4 miles | 28 | 52% | 72% | Yes |
Colindale Medical Centre LP is 1.0 miles away, scores 22 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is St. Georges Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St. Georges Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8202 6232.
How do patients rate St. Georges Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at St. Georges Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for St. Georges Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St. Georges Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 December 2017).
What are the opening times of St. Georges Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact St. Georges Medical Centre?
Call 020 8202 6232 or visit its website, www.stgeorgesmc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 7 Sunningfields Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4QR.
How many patients are registered at St. Georges Medical Centre?
Around 12,077 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barnet 5 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.