GP surgery in Brent

The Surgery

260-262 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6QL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,669 patients

Scores 39 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 39% of GP surgeries in England. 17th of 30 in Brent Based on 93 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 40

  • Easy to get through on the phone59
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch44
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment21

Quality of care 41

  • Patients rate the surgery as good40
  • Patients got what they needed58
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done39
  • Meets NHS clinical targets79
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away29%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away38%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face54%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)43%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 64%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 83%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 46% 26% 52%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 90%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 55% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 70% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 7:45pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
260-262 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6QL
Phone
020 8902 0055
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
E84635 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 March 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

5,669registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.0%15.2%
Diabetes16.1%7.9%
Asthma4.7%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression4.6%14.3%
Obesity20.5%13.9%
Smoking11.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Surgerythis surgery3966%76%Yes
GP Pathfinder ClinicsWembley, HA9 6PW0.4 miles651%49%Yes
Wembley Park Medical CentreWembley, HA9 0GL0.7 miles1143%68%Yes
Alperton Medical CentreWembley, HA0 4JB0.7 miles3868%76%Yes
Stanley Corner Medical CentreWembley, HA0 4JF0.8 miles5568%76%Yes
Lancelot Medical CentreWembley, HA0 2AL0.8 miles1953%69%Yes
Brentfield Medical CentreLondon, NW10 8TF0.9 miles6964%90%Yes
Ellis PracticeWembley, HA9 9FX0.9 miles215%55%Yes
Chalkhill Family PracticeWembley, HA9 9FX0.9 miles3667%72%Yes
The Stonebridge PracticeLondon, NW10 8RY1.0 miles4968%79%Yes

Stanley Corner Medical Centre is 0.8 miles away, scores 55 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8902 0055.

How do patients rate The Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at The Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 39 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 Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 March 2020).

What are the opening times of The Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7:45pm, 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 29 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Surgery?

Call 020 8902 0055. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 260-262 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6QL.

How many patients are registered at The Surgery?

Around 5,669 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.