GP surgery in Harringay

West Green Surgery

590-598 Green Lanes, London, N8 0RA

Taking on new patients23,651 patients

Scores 32 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 32% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Harringay Based on 112 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 34

  • Easy to get through on the phone55
  • Easy to contact online15
  • Good experience of getting in touch35
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment28

Quality of care 33

  • Patients rate the surgery as good46
  • Patients got what they needed42
  • Doctors and nurses listen32
  • Patients trust the staff23
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done30
  • Meets NHS clinical targets52
  • Children vaccinated on time45

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face84%
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 64% 57% 71%
Easy to contact via website 41% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 29% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 60%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 90%
Needs were met 90% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 44% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 19% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday9am to 7pm
Tuesday9am to 6:30pm
Wednesday9am to 6:30pm
Thursday9am to 6:30pm
Friday9am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 17 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
590-598 Green Lanes, London, N8 0RA
Phone
020 8881 9606
Website
www.westgreensurgery.co.uk/registration
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - East Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85669 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

23,651registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.8%15.2%
Diabetes4.6%7.9%
Asthma3.8%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.0%3.0%
Depression9.7%14.3%
Obesity7.8%13.9%
Smoking23.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)75%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

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The Old Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is West Green Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), West Green Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8881 9606.

How do patients rate West Green Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at West Green Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 32 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of West Green Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 9am to 7pm, Tuesday 9am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 9am to 6:30pm, Thursday 9am to 6:30pm, Friday 9am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact West Green Surgery?

Call 020 8881 9606 or visit its website, www.westgreensurgery.co.uk/registration. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 590-598 Green Lanes, London, N8 0RA.

How many patients are registered at West Green Surgery?

Around 23,651 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - East Central 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.