GP surgery in Abbey Wood

Abbey Wood Surgery

9 Godstow Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9AT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,286 patients

Scores 55 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 77% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 55% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Abbey Wood Based on 126 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 70

  • Easy to get through on the phone77
  • Easy to contact online46
  • Good experience of getting in touch48
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment81

Quality of care 33

  • Patients rate the surgery as good48
  • Patients got what they needed25
  • Doctors and nurses listen30
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets40
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

126 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week6%
Were seen face to face50%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 49%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 55%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 50% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 92%
Needs were met 87% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 50%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 126 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 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
9 Godstow Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9AT
Phone
020 8310 7066
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Unity (Greenwich) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83031 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 March 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,286registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.9%15.2%
Diabetes12.1%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression11.7%14.3%
Obesity18.2%13.9%
Smoking16.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Abbey Wood Surgerythis surgery5577%78%Yes
Lakeside MedicalLondon, SE2 9LH0.2 miles1448%61%Yes
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Abbeyslade PMS (Dr Chand)London, SE2 0ER0.8 miles2566%73%Yes
Bannockburn SurgeryLondon, SE18 1ES1.1 miles1749%72%Yes
Thamesmead Health CentreLondon, SE28 0NY1.1 miles5367%80%Yes
Plumstead and Wickham Lane SurgeryLondon, SE18 1SE1.2 miles6670%80%Yes
Plumstead H/C PMSLondon, SE18 1BB1.3 miles229%58%Yes
Conway PMSLondon, SE18 1AH1.5 miles3361%74%Yes
Belvedere Medical CentreBelvedere, DA17 5LQ1.6 miles940%71%Yes

Plumstead and Wickham Lane Surgery is 1.2 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Abbey Wood Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Abbey Wood Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8310 7066.

How do patients rate Abbey Wood Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Abbey Wood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 55 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Abbey Wood Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Abbey Wood Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 March 2024).

What are the opening times of Abbey Wood Surgery?

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 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Abbey Wood Surgery?

Call 020 8310 7066. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 9 Godstow Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9AT.

How many patients are registered at Abbey Wood Surgery?

Around 7,286 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Unity (Greenwich) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South East 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.