GP surgery in Leytonstone

The Allum Medical Centre

Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1BN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,646 patients

Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 31% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 8% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 8 in Leytonstone Based on 114 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 10

  • Easy to get through on the phone6
  • Easy to contact online7
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment27

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good11
  • Patients got what they needed10
  • Doctors and nurses listen18
  • Patients trust the staff5
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time24

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

31%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

64%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 64%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone58%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face33%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 31% 57% 25%
Easy to contact via website 33% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 29% 54% 20%
Reception staff helpful 72% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 53%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 35% 57% 21%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 67% 26% 63%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 86%
Needs were met 83% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 64% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 54% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 27 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1BN
Phone
020 8539 2513
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.allumpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Waltham Forest Integrated Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86036 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 February 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

14,646registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression8.2%14.3%
Obesity12.2%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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The Lyndhurst Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 60 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Allum Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Allum Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8539 2513.

How do patients rate The Allum Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at The Allum Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 31% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 8 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Allum Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Allum Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 February 2024).

What are the opening times of The Allum 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 27 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Allum Medical Centre?

Call 020 8539 2513 or visit its website, www.allumpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1BN.

How many patients are registered at The Allum Medical Centre?

Around 14,646 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Waltham Forest Integrated Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East 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.