GP practices in the Lewisham council area: access and ratings
There are 30 GP practices in the Lewisham council area, with 349,687 registered patients between them (September 2026). 348,420 people living in Lewisham were registered with a GP in July 2026, 89% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Lewisham have 2,267 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 30 practices in Lewisham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at Special Allocation Scheme (NEL) to 93% at Woolstone Medical Centre, with a median of 76% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 8 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Lee Road Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (80%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolstone Medical Centre | 9,488 | 9,772 | 93% | 79% | Good | 2,752 |
| Nightingale Surgery | 6,119 | 7,618 | 89% | 79% | Good | 3,792 |
| Dr H Tattersfield & Mr M Lenzi | 6,065 | 6,439 | 88% | 77% | Good | 1,519 |
| Lee Road Surgery | 7,277 | 11,640 | 86% | 80% | Good | 1,767 |
| Grove Medical Centre | 10,484 | 12,929 | 85% | 70% | Good | 2,150 |
| One Care Lewisham | 326 | 313 | 85% | 71% | – | 587 |
| Torridon Road Medical Practice | 10,995 | 11,243 | 84% | 64% | Good | 4,259 |
| Dr MOG Sarder's Practice | 3,422 | 4,117 | 82% | 70% | Good | 3,860 |
| Kingfisher Medical Practice | 8,537 | 15,436 | 82% | 60% | Good | 3,365 |
| Dr. Jeyanathan and partners | 3,976 | 4,178 | 81% | 64% | Good | 1,437 |
| Novum Health Partnership | 18,917 | 19,751 | 80% | 51% | Good | 2,957 |
| ICO Health Group - Chinbrook Surgery | 8,582 | 9,535 | 80% | 61% | Good | 2,713 |
| Dr J Israel's Practice | 16,475 | 17,820 | 79% | 54% | Good | 3,181 |
| Dr Sanjay Das | 9,137 | 10,038 | 78% | 58% | Good | 3,174 |
| Ashdown Medical Group | 10,743 | 12,483 | 76% | 49% | Requires improvement | 4,915 |
| Vesta Road Surgery | 6,058 | 6,646 | 76% | 40% | Good | 3,323 |
| Deptford Surgery | 9,139 | 11,016 | 74% | 66% | Good | 3,934 |
| Sydenham Green Group Practice | 12,126 | 13,995 | 72% | 43% | Good | 2,267 |
| Dr Ngozi Uduku | 10,667 | 11,535 | 72% | 47% | Good | 3,146 |
| Modality Lewisham | 33,598 | 34,340 | 72% | 41% | Requires improvement | 1,480 |
| Lewisham Medical Centre | 11,813 | 13,680 | 72% | 54% | Good | 3,375 |
| Amersham Vale Practice | 13,852 | 15,811 | 71% | 55% | Good | 3,198 |
| Triangle Group Practice | 6,089 | 6,371 | 68% | 50% | Requires improvement | 2,489 |
| New Cross Health Centre | 8,336 | 9,280 | 67% | 51% | Requires improvement | 4,833 |
| St John's Medical Centre | 47,477 | 51,804 | 66% | 28% | Good | 1,624 |
| Wells Park Practice | 11,426 | 12,789 | 60% | 29% | Good | 1,108 |
| The Queens Road Partnership | 7,317 | 8,452 | 52% | 33% | Good | 2,721 |
| Sel Special Allocation Practice | 54 | 200 | 51% | 21% | – | – |
| Special Allocation Scheme (NEL) | 2 | 215 | -9700% | -9700% | – | 1,008 |
| One Care Lambeth | 0 | 241 | -9700% | -9700% | – | 565 |
There are 2,267 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Lewisham, close to England's 2,171 and South East London's 2,350. Practices recorded 357 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 61% of them face to face. 36% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 11% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Lewisham | South East London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,267 | 2,350 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 357 | 399 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 61% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 36% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 9% | 7% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 11% | 13% | 19% |
89% of Lewisham's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Lewisham residents are Forest Hill Group Practice (3,796), South Street Medical Centre (3,039) and GP at hand (2,854).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Lewisham registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Group Practice | 3,796 | London |
| South Street Medical Centre | 3,039 | London |
| GP at hand | 2,854 | London |
| Links Medical Practice | 2,852 | Bromley |
| Silverlock Medical Centre | 2,564 | London |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 1,732 | Wembley |
| Queens Road Surgery | 1,654 | London |
| Plumbridge Medical Centre | 1,471 | London |
| London Lane Clinic | 1,338 | Bromley |
| Burney Street PMS | 1,059 | London |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Lewisham is serious mental illness (1.5% against 1.0%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.3% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Lewisham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.0% | 14.3% | 34,916 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 11.4% | 15.2% | 40,897 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.2% | 7.9% | 21,117 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.5% | 6.6% | 18,430 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.8% | 4.6% | 8,245 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.5% | 3.8% | 9,006 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 1.6% | 3.0% | 5,745 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.5% | 1.0% | 5,195 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.2% | 1.9% | 4,458 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.2% | 1.9% | 4,173 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3,415 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2,235 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2,201 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,683 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1,314 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1,416 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1,364 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.3% | 1.2% | 333 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1,066 |
How many GP practices are there in Lewisham?
30 practices are located in the Lewisham council area, with 349,687 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Lewisham residents registered with a GP?
89% of the 348,420 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Forest Hill Group Practice (3,796).
How many patients are there per GP in Lewisham?
2,267 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Lewisham, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Lewisham?
36% of appointments at practices in Lewisham took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.