GP surgery in Southend-on-Sea

West Road Surgery

North Road Primary Care Centre, 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,621 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 59% of patients say their experience is good and 18% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 18th of 18 in Southend-on-Sea Based on 124 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 3

  • Easy to get through on the phone1
  • Easy to contact online10
  • Good experience of getting in touch7
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment14

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

18%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

59%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 69% · 2026: 59%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer12%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 18% 57% 22%
Easy to contact via website 37% 58% 29%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 70% 85% 68%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 26% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 54% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 34%
Waiting time was about right 56% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 74% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 59% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 83%
Confidence and trust 82% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 89%
Needs were met 82% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 59% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 45%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 124 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 30 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
North Road Primary Care Centre, 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF
Phone
01702 339865
Website
www.westroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Southend Victoria PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81164 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 January 2024

Read the inspection report

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

9,621registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression16.6%14.3%
Obesity10.1%13.9%
Smoking16.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
West Road Surgerythis surgery218%59%Yes
Dr F Khan Carnavon Road SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AFunder 0.1 miles4856%80%Yes
Dr Navin KumarWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AFunder 0.1 miles6965%85%Yes
Sas Mid and South Essex StpSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 6BB0.3 miles
Southend Medical CentreSouthend-on-Sea, SS1 1NX0.4 miles4157%80%Yes
The Queensway SurgerySouthend-on-Sea, SS1 2AB0.6 miles734%67%Yes
Westcliff Medical CentreWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU0.6 miles7883%92%Yes
The Valkyrie SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU0.6 miles527%66%Yes
Warrior Square SurgerySouthend-on-Sea, SS1 2JJ0.7 miles9392%92%Yes
Dr SooriakumaranSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 6RL0.9 miles5770%83%Yes

Dr F Khan Carnavon Road Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 48 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is West Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), West Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01702 339865.

How do patients rate West Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at West Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 18% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for West Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated West Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 January 2024).

What are the opening times of West Road Surgery?

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 30 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact West Road Surgery?

Call 01702 339865 or visit its website, www.westroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is North Road Primary Care Centre, 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF.

How many patients are registered at West Road Surgery?

Around 9,621 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southend Victoria 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.