GP surgery in Brent

Willesden Green Surgery

59 Anson Road, London, NW2 3UY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,197 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 95% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 30 in Brent Based on 76 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 99

  • Easy to get through on the phone98
  • Easy to contact online97
  • Good experience of getting in touch93
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good87
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen72
  • Patients trust the staff79
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done16
  • Meets NHS clinical targets31
  • Children vaccinated on time6

What patients say

76 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

95%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away49%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day53%
Waited more than a week6%
Were seen face to face71%
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 95% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 85% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 80% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 100% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 75% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 82% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 98% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 91%
Needs were met 96% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 66%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 67%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 76 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
Saturday10am to 1pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 25 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
59 Anson Road, London, NW2 3UY
Phone
020 8208 4141
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brent Beacon PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84702 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

William Dunbar House
Albert Road, London, NW6 5DE

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Tube station nearby
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 April 2018

This rating is 8 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

13,197registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.5%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma4.2%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression22.4%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking18.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Common questions

Is Willesden Green Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Willesden Green Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8208 4141.

How do patients rate Willesden Green Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Willesden Green Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 95% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Willesden Green Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Willesden Green Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 April 2018).

What are the opening times of Willesden Green 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 10am to 1pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 25 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Willesden Green Surgery?

Call 020 8208 4141. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 59 Anson Road, London, NW2 3UY.

Does Willesden Green Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Willesden Green Surgery also runs William Dunbar House (Albert Road, London, NW6 5DE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Willesden Green Surgery?

Around 13,197 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brent Beacon 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.