GP surgery in Alperton

Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre

267 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 1EZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,819 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Alperton Based on 81 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 8

  • Easy to get through on the phone19
  • Easy to contact online9
  • Good experience of getting in touch7
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment15

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed12
  • Doctors and nurses listen6
  • Patients trust the staff36
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done46
  • Meets NHS clinical targets6
  • Children vaccinated on time11

What patients say

81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

55%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 55%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day54%
Waited more than a week9%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)85%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 36% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 38% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 65%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 56%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 52%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 70% 86% 70%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 80% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 83%
Needs were met 84% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 55% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 59% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 72%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 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 23 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
267 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 1EZ
Phone
020 8997 3486
Website
www.samc.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brent West Kwh PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84017 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Mehta & Partners
228 Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3TY · 02089 973486

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 January 2025

Read the inspection report

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

7,819registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
86.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.6%15.2%
Diabetes14.1%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression7.1%14.3%
Obesity16.3%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target30%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Alperton Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 38 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8997 3486.

How do patients rate Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 January 2025).

What are the opening times of Sudbury & Alperton 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 23 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre?

Call 020 8997 3486 or visit its website, www.samc.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 267 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 1EZ.

Does Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre also runs Dr Mehta & Partners (228 Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3TY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Sudbury & Alperton Medical Centre?

Around 7,819 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brent West Kwh 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.