GP surgery in Brent

Willow Tree Family Doctors

343b Stag Lane, London, NW9 9AD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement15,359 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 15% of GP surgeries in England. 26th of 30 in Brent Based on 106 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 35

  • Easy to get through on the phone19
  • Easy to contact online68
  • Good experience of getting in touch47
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment39

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good20
  • Patients got what they needed12
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff7
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done32
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time11

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone26%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away32%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 74% 85% 65%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 17% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 26% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 54%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 56%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 73% 87% 67%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 65%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 52%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 83%
Confidence and trust 85% 93% 79%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 75%
Needs were met 84% 90% 71%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 63%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 13 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
343b Stag Lane, London, NW9 9AD
Phone
020 8204 6464
Website
www.willowtreefamilydoctors.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Harness North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84015 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 10 May 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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

15,359registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.9%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression11.7%14.3%
Obesity16.2%13.9%
Smoking14.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Kingsbury Health and Wellbeing is 0.2 miles away, scores 62 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Willow Tree Family Doctors taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Willow Tree Family Doctors was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8204 6464.

How do patients rate Willow Tree Family Doctors?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Willow Tree Family Doctors said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Willow Tree Family Doctors?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Willow Tree Family Doctors as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 10 May 2024).

What are the opening times of Willow Tree Family Doctors?

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 13 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Willow Tree Family Doctors?

Call 020 8204 6464 or visit its website, www.willowtreefamilydoctors.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 343b Stag Lane, London, NW9 9AD.

How many patients are registered at Willow Tree Family Doctors?

Around 15,359 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Harness North 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.