GP surgery in Southend-on-Sea
The Practice Northumberland Avenue
32 Northumberland Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS1 2TH
Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 56% of patients say their experience is good and 33% 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.
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 7
- Easy to get through on the phone8
- Easy to contact online1
- Good experience of getting in touch4
- Did not wait too long for the appointment30
Quality of care 11
- Patients rate the surgery as good4
- Patients got what they needed2
- Doctors and nurses listen16
- Patients trust the staff7
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done66
- Meets NHS clinical targets80
- Children vaccinated on time55
What patients say
92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
33%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
56%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-11
change since last year
2025: 67% · 2026: 56%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 33% | 57% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via website | 20% | 58% | 29% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 39% | 54% | 25% |
| Reception staff helpful | 71% | 85% | 83% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 21% | 31% | 20% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 15% | 42% | 45% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 71% | 84% | 75% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 83% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 50% | 73% | 61% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 33% | 57% | 51% |
| Waiting time was about right | 65% | 69% | 64% |
| Remote appointment | 25% | 26% | 23% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 83% | 86% | 84% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 70% | 75% | 72% |
| Had all the information needed | 80% | 92% | 92% |
| Confidence and trust | 85% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 77% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 56% | 77% | 67% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 68% | 79% | 67% |
| Supported by local services | 59% | 70% | 64% |
| Discussed managing condition | 31% | 43% | 38% |
| Agreed a care plan | 62% | 46% | 37% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 8pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 1pm |
| Sunday | 10am to 1pm |
Confirmed by the surgery on 2 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 32 Northumberland Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS1 2TH
- Phone
- 01702 440720
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.northhumberlandavenuegp.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Southend Victoria PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- Y02177 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled toilet
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Cycle parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 11.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 22.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 71% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 73% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 66% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 68% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 87% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Practice Northumberland Avenuethis surgery | – | 8 | 33% | 56% | Yes |
| Central Surgery - Southchurch BlvdSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 4UB | 0.7 miles | 10 | 50% | 59% | Yes |
| Warrior Square SurgerySouthend-on-Sea, SS1 2JJ | 0.8 miles | 93 | 92% | 92% | Yes |
| The Queensway SurgerySouthend-on-Sea, SS1 2AB | 0.9 miles | 7 | 34% | 67% | Yes |
| North Avenue SurgerySouthend-on-Sea, SS2 4EQ | 1.0 miles | 71 | 64% | 85% | Yes |
| Southend Medical CentreSouthend-on-Sea, SS1 1NX | 1.1 miles | 41 | 57% | 80% | Yes |
| Southend Coastal Surgeries - Thorpe BaySouthend-on-Sea, SS1 3HD | 1.2 miles | 6 | 28% | 56% | Yes |
| Sas Mid and South Essex StpSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 6BB | 1.2 miles | – | – | – | – |
| St Luke's Health CentreSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 4BD | 1.2 miles | 67 | 57% | 81% | Yes |
| West Road SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | 1.5 miles | 2 | 18% | 59% | Yes |
Warrior Square Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Practice Northumberland Avenue taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Practice Northumberland Avenue was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01702 440720.
How do patients rate The Practice Northumberland Avenue?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 56% of patients at The Practice Northumberland Avenue said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 33% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 8 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Practice Northumberland Avenue?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Practice Northumberland Avenue as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 February 2024).
What are the opening times of The Practice Northumberland Avenue?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm, Sunday 10am to 1pm. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Practice Northumberland Avenue?
Call 01702 440720 or visit its website, www.northhumberlandavenuegp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 32 Northumberland Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS1 2TH.
How many patients are registered at The Practice Northumberland Avenue?
Around 6,804 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southend Victoria PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.