GP surgery in East Ham

Aspire Medical Centre

269 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 1FL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,350 patients

Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 13% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 10 in East Ham Based on 107 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 20

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch11
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good20
  • Patients got what they needed11
  • Doctors and nurses listen14
  • Patients trust the staff15
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done38
  • Meets NHS clinical targets5
  • Children vaccinated on time12

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away32%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face46%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)50%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 54% 31% 55%
Sees preferred clinician 15% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 59%
Remote appointment 54% 26% 66%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 90%
Needs were met 83% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 54% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 59%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 70%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 6 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
269 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 1FL
Phone
020 8472 0669
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Newham Central 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84010 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 November 2022

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

10,350registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.1%15.2%
Diabetes10.3%7.9%
Asthma4.0%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression5.4%14.3%
Obesity19.6%13.9%
Smoking13.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Aspire Medical Centrethis surgery1357%70%Yes
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The Azad PracticeLondon, E6 3BD0.2 miles5171%83%Yes
Market Street Health GroupLondon, E6 2RA0.3 miles229%51%Yes
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E12 Medical CentreLondon, E12 6SJ0.6 miles9183%93%Yes
Wordsworth Health CentreLondon, E12 6SU0.6 miles646%55%Yes
Shrewsbury Road SurgeryLondon, E7 8QP0.7 miles2555%73%Yes

The Azad Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 51 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Aspire Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Aspire Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8472 0669.

How do patients rate Aspire Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Aspire Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 13 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Aspire Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Aspire Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 November 2022).

What are the opening times of Aspire Medical Centre?

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 6 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Aspire Medical Centre?

Call 020 8472 0669. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 269 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 1FL.

How many patients are registered at Aspire Medical Centre?

Around 10,350 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newham Central 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North 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.