GP surgery in Grays
Thurrock Health Centre
55-57 High Street, Grays, RM17 6NB
Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 50% 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 31
- Easy to get through on the phone29
- Easy to contact online74
- Good experience of getting in touch15
- Did not wait too long for the appointment48
Quality of care 15
- Patients rate the surgery as good17
- Patients got what they needed11
- Doctors and nurses listen12
- Patients trust the staff21
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done88
- Meets NHS clinical targets11
- Children vaccinated on time18
What patients say
127 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
50%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
68%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 69% · 2026: 68%
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 | 50% | 57% | 49% |
| Easy to contact via website | 68% | 58% | 62% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 70% | 54% | 56% |
| Reception staff helpful | 80% | 85% | 82% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 21% | 31% | 16% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 35% | 42% | 28% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 73% | 84% | 77% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 61% | 73% | 68% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% | 73% |
| Remote appointment | 41% | 26% | 48% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 79% | 87% | 84% |
| Treated with care and concern | 76% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 66% | 75% | 75% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 83% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 68% | 77% | 69% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 67% | 79% | 73% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 50% |
| Discussed managing condition | 38% | 43% | 41% |
| Agreed a care plan | 43% | 46% | 52% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 127 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.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 8pm |
| Friday | 8am to 8pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 1pm |
| Sunday | 10am to 1pm |
Confirmed by the surgery on 3 October 2016. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 55-57 High Street, Grays, RM17 6NB
- Phone
- 01375 898700
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Tilbury and Chadwell PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- Y02807 · NHS profile
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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? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 7.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 6.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 70% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 77% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 83% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 49% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 91% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 87% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock Health Centrethis surgery | – | 22 | 50% | 68% | Yes |
| Milton Road and the Grays SurgeryGrays, RM17 6HU | 0.2 miles | 46 | 55% | 70% | Yes |
| Dell Medical CentreGrays, RM17 5HB | 0.3 miles | 94 | 85% | 93% | Yes |
| Oddfellows Hall & St ClementsGrays, RM17 5JY | 0.3 miles | 42 | 65% | 75% | Yes |
| Kadim Primecare Medical CentreGrays, RM17 6DB | 0.4 miles | 33 | 68% | 72% | Yes |
| Dr Yadava N PracticeGrays, RM17 6SP | 0.4 miles | 88 | 76% | 93% | Yes |
| Balfour Medical CentreGrays, RM17 5NS | 0.9 miles | 19 | 56% | 69% | Yes |
| Chafford Hundred Medical CentreGrays, RM16 6RS | 1.2 miles | 17 | 37% | 66% | Yes |
| Stifford Clays Medical CentreGrays, RM16 2AP | 1.4 miles | 58 | 48% | 83% | Yes |
| Sai Medical CentreTilbury, RM18 7QA | 1.8 miles | 25 | 50% | 73% | Yes |
Milton Road and the Grays Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Thurrock Health Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Thurrock Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01375 898700.
How do patients rate Thurrock Health Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Thurrock Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Thurrock Health Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Thurrock Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 February 2024).
What are the opening times of Thurrock Health Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm, Sunday 10am to 1pm. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 October 2016. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Thurrock Health Centre?
Call 01375 898700. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 55-57 High Street, Grays, RM17 6NB.
How many patients are registered at Thurrock Health Centre?
Around 12,907 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tilbury and Chadwell 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.