GP surgery in Wembley

The Sunflower Medical Centre

116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, HA0 4UZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,863 patients

Scores 45 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 45% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 11 in Wembley Based on 91 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online34
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 39

  • Patients rate the surgery as good57
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen40
  • Patients trust the staff19
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done62
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time13

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone71%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face64%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 81%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 73%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 87%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 53%
Sees preferred clinician 54% 42% 67%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 51% 69% 47%
Remote appointment 36% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 89%
Needs were met 89% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 65% 43% 63%
Agreed a care plan 88% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 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
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, HA0 4UZ
Phone
020 3831 3860
Website
www.sunflowermedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Harness North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84626 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 8 July 2022

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

4,863registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.4%15.2%
Diabetes12.5%7.9%
Asthma3.6%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression5.4%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking9.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Sunflower Medical Centrethis surgery4572%81%Yes
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Stanley Corner Medical CentreWembley, HA0 4JF0.6 miles5568%76%Yes
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Alperton Medical CentreWembley, HA0 4JB0.7 miles3868%76%Yes

Pearl Medical Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Sunflower Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Sunflower Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3831 3860.

How do patients rate The Sunflower Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at The Sunflower Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 45 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Sunflower Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Sunflower Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 July 2022).

What are the opening times of The Sunflower Medical Centre?

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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Sunflower Medical Centre?

Call 020 3831 3860 or visit its website, www.sunflowermedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, HA0 4UZ.

How many patients are registered at The Sunflower Medical Centre?

Around 4,863 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Harness North 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.