Updated 8 December 2023
The Drive Surgery is located at:
68 The Drive
Ilford
Essex
IG1 3HZ
The Drive Surgery is a part of the wider North East London Health and Care Partnership. The Drive Surgery holds a Primary Medical Service (PMS) contract with NHS England) and delivers Primary Medical Services (PMS) to a patient population of about 7,300.
Information published by Public Health England shows that deprivation within the practice population group is in the seventh lowest decile (out of 10). The lower the decile, the more deprived the practice population is relative to others.
According to the latest available data, the ethnic make-up of the practice area is approximately 22% White, 8% Black, 62% Asian, 4% Mixed, and 4% Other.
The age distribution of the practice population closely mirrors the local and national averages. There are slightly more male patients registered at the practice compared to females. There is a large population of working age adults registered with the practice.
The practice is registered with the Care Quality Commission to carry on the regulated activities: -
- Diagnostic and screening procedures
- Maternity and midwifery services
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
- Family Planning
There is one female GP provider who was supported by a team of four salaried GPs who provide clinical care at the practice. Three male locums and three female locums GP’s work approximately nine sessions between them. One male clinical pharmacist works approximately four sessions a week. There are two part- time nurses who work four sessions a week. There is one healthcare assistant who works varied sessions per week. The clinical staff are supported by a team of part-time reception staff and are supported by a part- time practice manager and a deputy practice manager. The local primary care network provides practice access to one clinical pharmacist who works at the practice one day per week.
The practice opening hours are as follows: -
• 8.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday
• 10.00am to 6:00pm Saturday
• 11am to 3pm Sunday
Extended access and Out of Hours services is provided by the local GP Hub network, where late evening and weekend appointments are available.