GP surgery in Chiswick

West4 Gps

Chiswick Health Centre, Fishers Lane, London, W4 1RX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,897 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 6 in Chiswick Based on 121 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 53

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online49
  • Good experience of getting in touch52
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 45

  • Patients rate the surgery as good54
  • Patients got what they needed33
  • Doctors and nurses listen30
  • Patients trust the staff36
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done84
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone37%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face60%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 31%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 94%
Needs were met 89% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 61%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Chiswick Health Centre, Fishers Lane, London, W4 1RX
Phone
020 8630 3518
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.west4gps.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chiswick PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E85040 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 January 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

7,897registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.7%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression7.1%14.3%
Obesity8.3%13.9%
Smoking10.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Chiswick Health Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is West4 Gps taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), West4 Gps was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8630 3518.

How do patients rate West4 Gps?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at West4 Gps said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for West4 Gps?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated West4 Gps as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 January 2017).

What are the opening times of West4 Gps?

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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact West4 Gps?

Call 020 8630 3518 or visit its website, www.west4gps.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Chiswick Health Centre, Fishers Lane, London, W4 1RX.

How many patients are registered at West4 Gps?

Around 7,897 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chiswick 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.