GP surgery in Becontree

Tulasi Medical Centre

10 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good20,147 patients

Scores 0 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 41% of patients say their experience is good and 19% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 0% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 8 in Becontree Based on 106 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 0

  • Easy to get through on the phone1
  • Easy to contact online6
  • Good experience of getting in touch0
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment0

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good0
  • Patients got what they needed1
  • Doctors and nurses listen3
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done46
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time19

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

19%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

41%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-19

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 41%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face63%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 19% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 32% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 32% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 61% 85% 71%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 21%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 49% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 36% 73% 56%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 34% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 32% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 37% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 72% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 69% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 74% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 75% 92% 89%
Needs were met 73% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 41% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 58%
Supported by local services 47% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 24 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
10 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XU
Phone
020 8590 1773
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.tulasimedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Barking & Dagenham Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F82660 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Parsoles Avenue
370 Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QP
Ripple Road
188 Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 7PR

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 June 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

20,147registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.6%15.2%
Diabetes13.3%7.9%
Asthma5.1%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression11.2%14.3%
Obesity22.3%13.9%
Smoking15.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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Green Lane Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 28 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Tulasi Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Tulasi Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8590 1773.

How do patients rate Tulasi Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 41% of patients at Tulasi Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 19% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 0 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Tulasi Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Tulasi Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 June 2025).

What are the opening times of Tulasi 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 24 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Tulasi Medical Centre?

Call 020 8590 1773 or visit its website, www.tulasimedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 10 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XU.

Does Tulasi Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Tulasi Medical Centre also runs Parsoles Avenue (370 Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QP) and Ripple Road (188 Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 7PR). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Tulasi Medical Centre?

Around 20,147 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barking & Dagenham Central 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.