GP surgery in Camberwell

Brunswick Park Family Practice

40 St. Giles Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 7RF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement7,676 patients

Scores 35 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 35% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Camberwell Based on 108 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 44

  • Easy to get through on the phone80
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch51
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment12

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good49
  • Patients got what they needed27
  • Doctors and nurses listen30
  • Patients trust the staff36
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done84
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week50%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 72%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 50% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 54% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 91%
Needs were met 88% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 69% 46% 67%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
40 St. Giles Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 7RF
Phone
020 7740 4720
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.brunswickparkfamilypractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Southwark PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85726 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 13 November 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,676registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.0%3.0%
Depression9.1%14.3%
Obesity16.0%13.9%
Smoking15.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target88%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Brunswick Park Family Practicethis surgery3578%79%Yes
St Giles SurgeryLondon, SE5 7RFunder 0.1 miles5583%84%Yes
The Lister PracticeLondon, SE15 5LJ0.4 miles2351%70%Yes
The Lister Primary Care CentreLondon, SE15 5LJ0.4 miles7177%88%Yes
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The Villa Street Medical CentreLondon, SE17 2EL0.8 miles7676%85%Yes

St Giles Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 55 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Brunswick Park Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brunswick Park Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7740 4720.

How do patients rate Brunswick Park Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Brunswick Park Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 35 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Brunswick Park Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brunswick Park Family Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 13 November 2025).

What are the opening times of Brunswick Park Family Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Brunswick Park Family Practice?

Call 020 7740 4720 or visit its website, www.brunswickparkfamilypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 40 St. Giles Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 7RF.

How many patients are registered at Brunswick Park Family Practice?

Around 7,676 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South 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.