GP surgery in Harringay

The Old Surgery

572 Green Lanes, Hornsey, London, N8 0RP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good1,749 patients

Scores 46 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 75% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 46% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Harringay Based on 95 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 57

  • Easy to get through on the phone74
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch24
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment72

Quality of care 32

  • Patients rate the surgery as good30
  • Patients got what they needed59
  • Doctors and nurses listen7
  • Patients trust the staff30
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done66
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time24

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-11

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away36%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face81%
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 75% 57% 83%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 83%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 86%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 64%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday9:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday9:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday9:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday9:30am to 6:30pm
Friday9:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
572 Green Lanes, Hornsey, London, N8 0RP
Phone
0300 033 7867
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - East Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85697 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 July 2026

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

1,749registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.7%15.2%
Diabetes11.2%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression14.6%14.3%
Obesity19.3%13.9%
Smoking24.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4949%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review85%66%

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Hornsey Park Surgery is 0.6 miles away, scores 57 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Old Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Old Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0300 033 7867.

How do patients rate The Old Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at The Old Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 46 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Old Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Old Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 July 2026).

What are the opening times of The Old Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 9:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 9:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 9:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 9:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 9:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Old Surgery?

Call 0300 033 7867. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 572 Green Lanes, Hornsey, London, N8 0RP.

How many patients are registered at The Old Surgery?

Around 1,749 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - East Central 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.