GP surgery in Elm Park

The Rosewood Medical Centre

30 Astra Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5NJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,298 patients

Scores 38 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 38% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Elm Park Based on 115 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 43

  • Easy to get through on the phone47
  • Easy to contact online5
  • Good experience of getting in touch35
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment65

Quality of care 32

  • Patients rate the surgery as good34
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen26
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done66
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time34

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 31% 58% 25%
Easy to contact via NHS App 35% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 26% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 91%
Needs were met 89% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 16%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 May 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
30 Astra Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5NJ
Phone
01708 523168
Website
www.rosewoodmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Havering South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F82022 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 March 2026

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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

13,298registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression16.8%14.3%
Obesity14.1%13.9%
Smoking11.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Rosewood Medical Centrethis surgery3860%74%Yes
Wood Lane SurgeryHornchurch, RM12 5HX0.2 miles2357%75%Yes
St Georges Country Park SurgeryHornchurch, RM12 6RR0.8 miles8871%87%Yes
Maylands HealthcareHornchurch, RM12 4EQ0.8 miles2834%71%Yes
South Hornchurch Medical PracticeRainham, RM13 7XJ0.9 miles5074%82%Yes
Harlow Road SurgeryRainham, RM13 7UP1.0 miles8587%85%Yes
Berwick SurgeryRainham, RM13 9QU1.2 miles2666%67%Yes
Suttons Avenue SurgeryHornchurch, RM12 4LF1.2 miles7085%84%Yes
Rainham Health CentreRainham, RM13 9AB1.6 miles028%59%Yes
High Street SurgeryHornchurch, RM11 3XT1.6 miles5572%77%Yes

St Georges Country Park Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Rosewood Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Rosewood Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01708 523168.

How do patients rate The Rosewood Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at The Rosewood Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 38 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Rosewood Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Rosewood Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 March 2026).

What are the opening times of The Rosewood Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 May 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Rosewood Medical Centre?

Call 01708 523168 or visit its website, www.rosewoodmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 30 Astra Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5NJ.

How many patients are registered at The Rosewood Medical Centre?

Around 13,298 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Havering South PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East 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.