About this practice

Abbey Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at Harpour Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8RJ. The practice serves 8,005 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 7 November 2022. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Requires Improvement), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 76% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 3,967 appointments. 64% were face-to-face consultations, with 10% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (90%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (92%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (84%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 61%.

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