GP surgery in Barnet
Temple Fortune Medical Group
The Temple Fortune Health Centre, 23 Temple Fortune Lane, London, NW11 7TE
Scores 14 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 46% 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 14
- Easy to get through on the phone22
- Easy to contact online63
- Good experience of getting in touch14
- Did not wait too long for the appointment10
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good19
- Patients got what they needed13
- Doctors and nurses listen63
- Patients trust the staff27
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done31
- Meets NHS clinical targets10
- Children vaccinated on time25
What patients say
95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
46%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
69%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 68% · 2026: 69%
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 | 46% | 57% | 49% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% | 41% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 48% | 54% | 50% |
| Reception staff helpful | 70% | 85% | 78% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 45% | 31% | 47% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 39% | 42% | 34% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 80% | 84% | 74% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 87% | 93% | 87% |
| Good experience of contacting | 60% | 73% | 64% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 53% | 57% | 28% |
| Waiting time was about right | 53% | 69% | 63% |
| Remote appointment | 19% | 26% | 32% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 80% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 73% | 75% | 68% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 91% | 92% | 87% |
| Needs were met | 84% | 90% | 81% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 69% | 77% | 68% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 82% | 79% | 70% |
| Supported by local services | 57% | 70% | 60% |
| Discussed managing condition | 34% | 43% | 34% |
| Agreed a care plan | 13% | 46% | 52% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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
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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 | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 16 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Temple Fortune Health Centre, 23 Temple Fortune Lane, London, NW11 7TE
- Phone
- 020 8209 2401
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Barnet 6 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E83622 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Toilets
- Tube station nearby
- 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 28 April 2017
This rating is 9 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 | 10.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 9.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 7.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 56% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 77% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 61% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 79% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 96% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Fortune Medical Groupthis surgery | – | 14 | 46% | 69% | Yes |
| Phgh DoctorsLondon, NW11 7TE | under 0.1 miles | 36 | 49% | 80% | Yes |
| Drs Adler and RosenbergLondon, NW11 7NP | 0.4 miles | 94 | 92% | 92% | Yes |
| The Practice at 188London, NW11 9AY | 0.4 miles | 30 | 60% | 78% | Yes |
| Ravenscroft Medical CentreLondon, NW11 8BB | 0.5 miles | 83 | 78% | 89% | Yes |
| Heathfielde Medical CentreLondon, N2 0EQ | 0.8 miles | 4 | 36% | 60% | Yes |
| The Hodford Road PracticeLondon, NW11 8NH | 0.8 miles | 53 | 76% | 83% | Yes |
| The Mountfield SurgeryLondon, N3 3NR | 1.0 miles | 51 | 71% | 77% | Yes |
| Pennine Drive PracticeLondon, NW2 1PA | 1.0 miles | 3 | 40% | 61% | Yes |
| The Phoenix PracticeLondon, NW4 4AE | 1.2 miles | 9 | 49% | 63% | Yes |
Phgh Doctors is under 0.1 miles away, scores 36 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Temple Fortune Medical Group taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Temple Fortune Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8209 2401.
How do patients rate Temple Fortune Medical Group?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Temple Fortune Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 14 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Temple Fortune Medical Group?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Temple Fortune Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 April 2017).
What are the opening times of Temple Fortune Medical Group?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Temple Fortune Medical Group?
Call 020 8209 2401. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Temple Fortune Health Centre, 23 Temple Fortune Lane, London, NW11 7TE.
How many patients are registered at Temple Fortune Medical Group?
Around 9,453 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barnet 6 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.