GP surgery in Luton

The Medici Medical Practice

3 Windsor Street, Luton, LU1 3UA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,241 patients

Scores 16 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 16% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 20 in Luton Based on 82 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 23

  • Easy to get through on the phone23
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch18
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment39

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good15
  • Patients got what they needed16
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff63
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done8
  • Meets NHS clinical targets2
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

82 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 35%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 70% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 25%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 65%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 35%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 59%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 86%
Needs were met 85% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 65%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 65% 46% 72%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 82 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
3 Windsor Street, Luton, LU1 3UA
Phone
01582 343220
Website
www.medicipractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Medics PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E81073 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • 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 27 August 2020

This rating is 6 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

18,241registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.0%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression7.7%14.3%
Obesity8.6%13.9%
Smoking18.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6465%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)54%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check59%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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The Medici Medical Practicethis surgery1647%67%Yes
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The Town Centre PracticeLuton, LU1 2SE0.2 miles2745%76%Yes
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Lea Vale Medical PracticeLuton, LU1 1HH0.5 miles2841%73%Yes
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Malzeard Road PracticeLuton, LU3 1BD1.0 miles3448%75%Yes
The Blenheim Medical CentreLuton, LU3 1HA1.3 miles2344%71%Yes
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Kingsway & Bramingham Medical CentreLuton, LU4 8BY1.5 miles343%56%Yes

The Town Centre Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 27 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Medici Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Medici Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01582 343220.

How do patients rate The Medici Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at The Medici Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 16 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Medici Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Medici Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 August 2020).

What are the opening times of The Medici Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Medici Medical Practice?

Call 01582 343220 or visit its website, www.medicipractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 3 Windsor Street, Luton, LU1 3UA.

How many patients are registered at The Medici Medical Practice?

Around 18,241 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Medics PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.