GP surgery in Bexley

Belvedere Medical Centre

15 Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,983 patients

Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 9% of GP surgeries in England. 14th of 15 in Bexley Based on 96 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone13
  • Easy to contact online9
  • Good experience of getting in touch6
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 20

  • Patients rate the surgery as good23
  • Patients got what they needed25
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff55
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done11
  • Meets NHS clinical targets33
  • Children vaccinated on time52

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer13%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week63%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 42%
Easy to contact via website 36% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 41% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 82%
Good experience of contacting 53% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 47% 69% 43%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 89%
Needs were met 87% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 60% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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
Wednesday7am to 6:30pm
Thursday7am to 6:30pm
Friday7am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
15 Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ
Phone
01322 446700
Website
www.belvederemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Bexley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83052 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 March 2020

This rating is 6 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

17,983registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression12.6%14.3%
Obesity17.4%13.9%
Smoking13.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)57%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Bexley Medical Group is 0.9 miles away, scores 39 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Belvedere Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Belvedere Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01322 446700.

How do patients rate Belvedere Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Belvedere Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Belvedere Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Belvedere Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 March 2020).

What are the opening times of Belvedere Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7am to 6:30pm, Friday 7am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Belvedere Medical Centre?

Call 01322 446700 or visit its website, www.belvederemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 15 Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ.

How many patients are registered at Belvedere Medical Centre?

Around 17,983 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Bexley 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.