GP surgery in Norwood Green

Waterside Medical Centre

Tyler Road, Southall, UB2 4XQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,006 patients

Scores 44 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% 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 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 44% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Norwood Green Based on 82 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 phone58
  • Easy to contact online69
  • Good experience of getting in touch37
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment48

Quality of care 36

  • Patients rate the surgery as good44
  • Patients got what they needed34
  • Doctors and nurses listen24
  • Patients trust the staff31
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets37
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

82 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+18

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away23%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face39%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 84% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 61% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 70%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 83%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 85%
Needs were met 89% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 53%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 82 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 8pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Tyler Road, Southall, UB2 4XQ
Phone
020 8574 4454
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.watersidemedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Southall PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E85006 · 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
  • 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 9 December 2021

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

5,006registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes12.4%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression6.6%14.3%
Obesity18.3%13.9%
Smoking12.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Waterside Medical Centrethis surgery4466%78%Yes
Ealing Community Prt - Care Home ServiceSouthall, UB2 4SD0.4 miles6672%88%
Hammond Road SurgerySouthall, UB2 4EH0.7 miles7578%86%Yes
Welcome PracticeSouthall, UB2 4EY0.7 miles4175%76%Yes
KS Medical CentreSouthall, UB1 3HY0.8 miles5374%84%Yes
Crosslands SurgerySouthall, UB2 5QY0.8 miles7166%89%Yes
Dormers Wells Medical CentreSouthall, UB1 2LU0.9 miles652%59%Yes
Featherstone Road Health CentreSouthall, UB2 5BQ0.9 miles6872%80%Yes
Belmont Medical CentreSouthall, UB2 5DU0.9 miles944%56%Yes
Lady Margaret Road Medical CentreSouthall, UB1 2PH0.9 miles2156%66%Yes

Hammond Road Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Waterside Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Waterside Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8574 4454.

How do patients rate Waterside Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Waterside Medical Centre 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 44 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Waterside Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Waterside Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 December 2021).

What are the opening times of Waterside Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Waterside Medical Centre?

Call 020 8574 4454 or visit its website, www.watersidemedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Tyler Road, Southall, UB2 4XQ.

How many patients are registered at Waterside Medical Centre?

Around 5,006 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Southall 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.