GP surgery in Greenhill

The Northwick Surgery

36 Northwick Park Road, Harrow, HA1 2NU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,337 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 5 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 37% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 5% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Greenhill Based on 83 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 phone11
  • Easy to contact online28
  • Good experience of getting in touch21
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment13

Quality of care 3

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed0
  • Doctors and nurses listen5
  • Patients trust the staff3
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done20
  • Meets NHS clinical targets33
  • Children vaccinated on time26

What patients say

83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

37%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

61%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-17

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone27%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away18%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 37% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 70% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 7% 42% 21%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 74% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 82% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 78% 92% 88%
Needs were met 71% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 61% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 83 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
Saturday9am to 11:30am
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 August 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
36 Northwick Park Road, Harrow, HA1 2NU
Phone
020 8515 1300
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.northwicksurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sphere PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84044 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 October 2023

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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

11,337registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression10.3%14.3%
Obesity11.1%13.9%
Smoking8.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4951%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review45%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Northwick Surgerythis surgery537%62%Yes
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Dr Abu & Dr Crighton-AdelugbaHarrow, HA3 0YX0.4 miles8582%89%Yes
Cas PaediatricsHarrow, HA1 3AW0.5 miles
Harrow Health Cic Gastroenterology GpwsiHarrow, HA1 3AW0.5 miles
The Civic Medical CentreHarrow, HA1 1SE0.6 miles749%57%Yes
Headstone Road SurgeryHarrow, HA1 1PG0.6 miles4375%75%Yes
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St. Peter's Medical CentreHarrow, HA1 4BS1.1 miles8878%95%Yes
The Pinner Road SurgeryHarrow, HA1 4JS1.1 miles853%61%Yes

Kenton Bridge Medical Centre - Dr Raja is 0.4 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Northwick Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Northwick Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8515 1300.

How do patients rate The Northwick Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at The Northwick Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 37% 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 Northwick Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Northwick Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 October 2023).

What are the opening times of The Northwick Surgery?

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 9am to 11:30am, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 August 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Northwick Surgery?

Call 020 8515 1300 or visit its website, www.northwicksurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 36 Northwick Park Road, Harrow, HA1 2NU.

How many patients are registered at The Northwick Surgery?

Around 11,337 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sphere 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.