GP surgery in Northolt

The Barnabas Medical Centre

Girton Road, Northolt, UB5 4SQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,654 patients

Scores 5 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 59% of patients say their experience is good and 29% 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 5% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 9 in Northolt Based on 116 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone5
  • Easy to contact online26
  • Good experience of getting in touch4
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment3

Quality of care 14

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen14
  • Patients trust the staff12
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done80
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time55

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

29%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

59%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 59%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer26%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face37%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 29% 57% 24%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 26%
Reception staff helpful 71% 85% 65%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 66%
Next steps within 2 days 82% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 51% 73% 36%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 34%
Waiting time was about right 43% 69% 44%
Remote appointment 64% 26% 67%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 92%
Needs were met 80% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 59% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 55% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 35% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 67%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 2pm 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 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Girton Road, Northolt, UB5 4SQ
Phone
020 8864 4437
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.barnabasmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Ngp PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E85127 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 June 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,654registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.9%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression4.8%14.3%
Obesity10.6%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target88%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check94%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Barnabas Medical Centrethis surgery529%59%Yes
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Simpson House Medical CentreHarrow, HA2 8RS1.1 miles2946%79%Yes
Lanfranc Medical CentreHarrow, HA1 3QE1.2 miles8982%91%Yes

Meadow View is 0.3 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Barnabas Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Barnabas Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8864 4437.

How do patients rate The Barnabas Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at The Barnabas Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 29% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 5 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Barnabas Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Barnabas Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 June 2024).

What are the opening times of The Barnabas Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm 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 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Barnabas Medical Centre?

Call 020 8864 4437 or visit its website, www.barnabasmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Girton Road, Northolt, UB5 4SQ.

How many patients are registered at The Barnabas Medical Centre?

Around 8,654 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ngp 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.