GP surgery in Southwark

Albion Street Group Practice

Albion Street Health Centre, 87 Albion Street, London, SE16 7JX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,365 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 11 in Southwark Based on 106 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 28

  • Easy to get through on the phone37
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch36
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good37
  • Patients got what they needed75
  • Doctors and nurses listen50
  • Patients trust the staff64
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done41
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week48%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 55% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 18% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 92%
Needs were met 94% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 62%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 52%
Discussed managing condition 27% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 7 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Albion Street Health Centre, 87 Albion Street, London, SE16 7JX
Phone
020 3474 6200
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.albionstreetgrouppractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Southwark PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85138 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Children’s play area
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 March 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

15,365registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.1%15.2%
Diabetes4.6%7.9%
Asthma4.5%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression12.1%14.3%
Obesity9.8%13.9%
Smoking15.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%

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St. Katherine's Dock Practice is 0.9 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Albion Street Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Albion Street Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3474 6200.

How do patients rate Albion Street Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Albion Street Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Albion Street Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Albion Street Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 March 2019).

What are the opening times of Albion Street Group Practice?

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 7 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Albion Street Group Practice?

Call 020 3474 6200 or visit its website, www.albionstreetgrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Albion Street Health Centre, 87 Albion Street, London, SE16 7JX.

How many patients are registered at Albion Street Group Practice?

Around 15,365 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Southwark 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.