GP surgery in Stoke Newington

The Surgery (Brooke Road)

Brooke Road Surgery, 40-42 Brooke Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7LR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,751 patients

Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 84% 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.

Good Scores higher than 72% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Stoke Newington Based on 85 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 77

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online71
  • Good experience of getting in touch87
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment41

Quality of care 64

  • Patients rate the surgery as good62
  • Patients got what they needed60
  • Doctors and nurses listen55
  • Patients trust the staff47
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets35
  • Children vaccinated on time41

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away76%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 91%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 74%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 54% 42% 64%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 79% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 51%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 94%
Needs were met 93% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 59%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 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 15 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Brooke Road Surgery, 40-42 Brooke Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7LR
Phone
020 7254 5652
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Clissold Park PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84694 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 June 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

4,751registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.1%15.2%
Diabetes4.8%7.9%
Asthma4.9%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.4%3.0%
Depression12.4%14.3%
Obesity11.3%13.9%
Smoking20.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target91%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check98%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Surgery (Brooke Road)this surgery7284%82%Yes
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Common questions

Is The Surgery (Brooke Road) taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Surgery (Brooke Road) was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7254 5652.

How do patients rate The Surgery (Brooke Road)?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at The Surgery (Brooke Road) said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Surgery (Brooke Road)?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Surgery (Brooke Road) as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 June 2026).

What are the opening times of The Surgery (Brooke Road)?

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 15 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Surgery (Brooke Road)?

Call 020 7254 5652. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Brooke Road Surgery, 40-42 Brooke Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7LR.

How many patients are registered at The Surgery (Brooke Road)?

Around 4,751 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Clissold Park 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.