GP surgery in Lambeth
Akerman Medical Practice
Akerman Health Centre, 60 Patmos Road, London, SW9 6AF
Scores 23 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 52% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. 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 30
- Easy to get through on the phone31
- Easy to contact online42
- Good experience of getting in touch40
- Did not wait too long for the appointment29
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good34
- Patients got what they needed25
- Doctors and nurses listen14
- Patients trust the staff26
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done12
- Meets NHS clinical targets30
- Children vaccinated on time20
What patients say
97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
52%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
74%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+3
change since last year
2025: 71% · 2026: 74%
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 | 52% | 57% | 65% |
| Easy to contact via website | 55% | 58% | 56% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 52% | 54% | 62% |
| Reception staff helpful | 78% | 85% | 84% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 18% | 31% | 22% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 39% | 42% | 26% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 78% | 84% | 86% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 84% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 72% | 73% | 76% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 71% | 57% | 66% |
| Waiting time was about right | 64% | 69% | 65% |
| Remote appointment | 73% | 26% | 63% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 84% |
| Treated with care and concern | 84% | 86% | 84% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 78% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 84% | 92% | 86% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 74% | 77% | 71% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 57% | 79% | 70% |
| Supported by local services | 54% | 70% | 60% |
| Discussed managing condition | 57% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 46% | 46% | 65% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 8pm |
| Friday | 8am to 8pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 18 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Akerman Health Centre, 60 Patmos Road, London, SW9 6AF
- Phone
- 020 3582 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.akermanmedicalpractice.com
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Hills, Brooks & Dales Group PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G85695 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Children’s play area
- Baby changing facility
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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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 | 8.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 3.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 9.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 15.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 54% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 64% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 72% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 72% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 80% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 51% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 78% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 51% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akerman Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 23 | 52% | 74% | Yes |
| Minet Green Health PracticeLondon, SW9 6AF | under 0.1 miles | 52 | 70% | 76% | Yes |
| Lambeth Walk Group PracticeLondon, SW9 6AF | 0.1 mile | 59 | 74% | 77% | Yes |
| Fiveways PCN Ea HubLondon, SW9 6AF | 0.1 mile | – | – | – | – |
| Vassall Medical CentreLondon, SW9 6NA | 0.1 mile | 75 | 81% | 91% | Yes |
| Camberwell Green SurgeryLondon, SE5 7AF | 0.5 miles | 52 | 68% | 76% | Yes |
| Parkside Medical CentreLondon, SE5 7AQ | 0.6 miles | 44 | 61% | 80% | Yes |
| The Corner SurgeryLondon, SE5 9NS | 0.6 miles | 80 | 81% | 86% | Yes |
| The South Lambeth RD PracticeLondon, SW8 1UL | 0.8 miles | 67 | 71% | 80% | Yes |
| Stockwell Group PracticeLondon, SW9 9TJ | 0.8 miles | 67 | 62% | 94% | Yes |
Minet Green Health Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 52 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Akerman Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Akerman Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3582 0000.
How do patients rate Akerman Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Akerman Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 23 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Akerman Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Akerman Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 March 2025).
What are the opening times of Akerman Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Akerman Medical Practice?
Call 020 3582 0000 or visit its website, www.akermanmedicalpractice.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Akerman Health Centre, 60 Patmos Road, London, SW9 6AF.
How many patients are registered at Akerman Medical Practice?
Around 7,067 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hills, Brooks & Dales Group 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.