GP surgery in Ruislip

St Martins Medical Centre

21 Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8BE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,312 patients

Scores 18 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 30% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 18% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 6 in Ruislip 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 9

  • Easy to get through on the phone5
  • Easy to contact online21
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment31

Quality of care 36

  • Patients rate the surgery as good9
  • Patients got what they needed78
  • Doctors and nurses listen15
  • Patients trust the staff30
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done53
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time95

What patients say

127 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

30%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone28%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer17%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 30% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 45% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 33% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 8% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 83% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 53% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 44%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 82%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 86%
Needs were met 95% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 53%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 32% 46% 62%

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 13 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
21 Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8BE
Phone
01895 632410
Website
stmartinsmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Celadine Health & Metrocare PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E86033 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 January 2019

This rating is 7 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

6,312registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma5.5%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression10.3%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking10.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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St Martins Medical Centrethis surgery1830%62%Yes
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King Edwards Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 67 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is St Martins Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St Martins Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01895 632410.

How do patients rate St Martins Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at St Martins Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 18 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St Martins Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St Martins Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 January 2019).

What are the opening times of St Martins 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 13 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St Martins Medical Centre?

Call 01895 632410 or visit its website, stmartinsmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 21 Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8BE.

How many patients are registered at St Martins Medical Centre?

Around 6,312 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Celadine Health & Metrocare 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.