GP surgery in Norwood Green

Welcome Practice

70-70a Norwood Road, Southall, UB2 4EY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,401 patients

Scores 41 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 75% 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.

Average Scores higher than 41% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Norwood Green Based on 94 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 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone74
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch38
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment29

Quality of care 30

  • Patients rate the surgery as good38
  • Patients got what they needed7
  • Doctors and nurses listen14
  • Patients trust the staff19
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done97
  • Meets NHS clinical targets70
  • Children vaccinated on time34

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away28%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face71%
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 75% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 84%
Needs were met 81% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 62%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 69% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 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 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
70-70a Norwood Road, Southall, UB2 4EY
Phone
020 8574 1822
Email
[email protected]
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
E85061 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 1 August 2019

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,401registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.6%15.2%
Diabetes12.2%7.9%
Asthma5.3%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression3.6%14.3%
Obesity18.7%13.9%
Smoking10.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)84%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target92%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check96%78%
Asthma: annual review92%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Welcome Practicethis surgery4175%76%Yes
Hammond Road SurgerySouthall, UB2 4EH0.1 mile7578%86%Yes
Belmont Medical CentreSouthall, UB2 5DU0.3 miles944%56%Yes
Featherstone Road Health CentreSouthall, UB2 5BQ0.4 miles6872%80%Yes
Crosslands SurgerySouthall, UB2 5QY0.6 miles7166%89%Yes
Waterside Medical CentreSouthall, UB2 4XQ0.7 miles4466%78%Yes
Sunrise Medical CentreSouthall, UB1 1HS0.8 miles1350%64%Yes
The Mwh PracticeSouthall, UB1 1LA0.9 miles4965%79%Yes
Guru Nanak Medical CentreSouthall, UB1 1EQ1.0 miles1453%66%Yes
The Town SurgerySouthall, UB1 1PZ1.0 miles9688%94%Yes

Hammond Road Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Welcome Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Welcome Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8574 1822.

How do patients rate Welcome Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Welcome Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 41 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Welcome Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Welcome Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 April 2026).

What are the opening times of Welcome Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 Welcome Practice?

Call 020 8574 1822. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 70-70a Norwood Road, Southall, UB2 4EY.

How many patients are registered at Welcome Practice?

Around 6,401 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.