GP surgery in Westminster

The Garway Medical Practice

Pickering House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6HF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement3,892 patients

Scores 83 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 92% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 83% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 25 in Westminster Based on 103 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone96
  • Easy to contact online80
  • Good experience of getting in touch81
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment83

Quality of care 64

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed86
  • Doctors and nurses listen81
  • Patients trust the staff71
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done42
  • Meets NHS clinical targets2
  • Children vaccinated on time4

What patients say

103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

92%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away25%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face55%
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 92% 57% 82%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 80% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 83% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 45% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 86%
Needs were met 96% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 64% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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 30 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Pickering House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6HF
Phone
020 7616 2900
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West-Hill Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87009 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services
  • Tube station nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 21 March 2023

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The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,892registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.0%15.2%
Diabetes5.7%7.9%
Asthma3.4%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression6.4%14.3%
Obesity6.6%13.9%
Smoking15.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4951%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)71%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Common questions

Is The Garway Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Garway Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7616 2900.

How do patients rate The Garway Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at The Garway Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 92% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 83 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Garway Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Garway Medical Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 21 March 2023).

What are the opening times of The Garway Medical Practice?

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 30 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Garway Medical Practice?

Call 020 7616 2900. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Pickering House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6HF.

How many patients are registered at The Garway Medical Practice?

Around 3,892 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West-Hill 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.