GP surgery in Kensington

The Abingdon Health Centre

88-92 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,786 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 90% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 86% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Kensington Based on 99 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 86

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch97
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment44

Quality of care 82

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed80
  • Doctors and nurses listen78
  • Patients trust the staff60
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done32
  • Meets NHS clinical targets77
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 95% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone69%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week50%
Were seen face to face79%
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 90% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 77% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 67% 31% 62%
Sees preferred clinician 71% 42% 65%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 95% 73% 93%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 82%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 72%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 94% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 99%
Needs were met 95% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 95%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 90%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 61%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 29 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
88-92 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EG
Phone
020 7795 8470
Website
www.abingdonmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brompton Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87701 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 October 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

8,786registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
87.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.0%15.2%
Diabetes4.1%7.9%
Asthma2.9%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression8.7%14.3%
Obesity4.6%13.9%
Smoking11.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4947%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6462%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)72%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Brompton Medical CentreLondon, SW5 0EA0.6 miles6382%80%Yes
Earls Court SurgeryLondon, SW5 9JA0.6 miles8984%86%Yes

Common questions

Is The Abingdon Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Abingdon Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7795 8470.

How do patients rate The Abingdon Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at The Abingdon Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 86 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Abingdon Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Abingdon Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 October 2017).

What are the opening times of The Abingdon Health 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 29 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Abingdon Health Centre?

Call 020 7795 8470 or visit its website, www.abingdonmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 88-92 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EG.

How many patients are registered at The Abingdon Health Centre?

Around 8,786 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brompton Health 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.