GP surgery in Barnet
Zain Medical Centre
Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD
Scores 19 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.
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 18
- Easy to get through on the phone33
- Easy to contact online14
- Good experience of getting in touch21
- Did not wait too long for the appointment21
Quality of care 24
- Patients rate the surgery as good20
- Patients got what they needed20
- Doctors and nurses listen11
- Patients trust the staff69
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done56
- Meets NHS clinical targets66
- Children vaccinated on time19
What patients say
106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
53%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
69%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-13
change since last year
2025: 82% · 2026: 69%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 53% | 57% | 82% |
| Easy to contact via website | 40% | 58% | 56% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 36% | 54% | 65% |
| Reception staff helpful | 73% | 85% | 86% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 42% | 31% | 54% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 24% | 42% | 34% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 76% | 84% | 77% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 88% | 93% | 89% |
| Good experience of contacting | 65% | 73% | 83% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 58% | 57% | 80% |
| Waiting time was about right | 60% | 69% | 70% |
| Remote appointment | 21% | 26% | 41% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 78% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 78% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 81% |
| Had all the information needed | 89% | 92% | 96% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 88% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 69% | 77% | 82% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 58% | 79% | 73% |
| Supported by local services | 55% | 70% | 57% |
| Discussed managing condition | 37% | 43% | 64% |
| Agreed a care plan | 64% | 46% | 61% |
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.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD
- Phone
- 020 8952 3721
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Harrow Collaborative PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E84653 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Savita Medical Centre
- 48 Harrow View, Harrow, HA1 1RQ
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Autism training for staff
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Enhanced lighting
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Free public WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 10.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 6.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 49% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 74% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 82% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 88% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 79% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zain Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 19 | 53% | 69% | Yes |
| Oak Lodge Medical CentreEdgware, HA8 0AP | 0.2 miles | 37 | 50% | 73% | Yes |
| Bacon Lane SurgeryEdgware, HA8 5AT | 0.2 miles | 34 | 73% | 73% | Yes |
| Watling Medical CentreEdgware, HA8 0NR | 0.5 miles | 43 | 54% | 79% | Yes |
| Jai Medical Centre (Brent)Edgware, HA8 5LP | 0.6 miles | 22 | 69% | 64% | Yes |
| Parkview SurgeryEdgware, HA8 0RW | 0.6 miles | 26 | 68% | 73% | Yes |
| Lane End Medical GroupEdgware, HA8 9GJ | 0.6 miles | 18 | 39% | 69% | Yes |
| Penshurst Gardens SurgeryEdgware, HA8 9TN | 0.7 miles | 7 | 36% | 66% | Yes |
| Mollison Way SurgeryEdgware, HA8 5QL | 0.7 miles | 25 | 49% | 73% | Yes |
| Mulberry Medical PracticeLondon, NW7 3QB | 0.8 miles | 9 | 43% | 63% | Yes |
Oak Lodge Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 37 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Zain Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Zain Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8952 3721.
How do patients rate Zain Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Zain Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 19 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Zain Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Zain Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 July 2022).
What are the opening times of Zain Medical Centre?
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 5 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Zain Medical Centre?
Call 020 8952 3721. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD.
Does Zain Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Zain Medical Centre also runs Savita Medical Centre (48 Harrow View, Harrow, HA1 1RQ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Zain Medical Centre?
Around 7,601 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Harrow Collaborative 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.