GP surgery in Camden

Camden Health Improvement Practice

The Margarete Centre, 108 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2LS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good499 patients

Too few patients answered the 2026 NHS survey to give a fair score. Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Not scored Too few survey replies for a fair score.

What patients say

28 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away49%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face54%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 63%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 53% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 70%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 98%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 86% 57% 83%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 95%
Remote appointment 46% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 92% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 87%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 35% 79% 42%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 48%
Discussed managing condition 65% 43% 66%
Agreed a care plan 71% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 28 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday9am to 5pm
Tuesday10:30am to 5pm
Wednesday9am to 5pm
Thursday9am to 5pm
Friday9am to 5pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Margarete Centre, 108 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2LS
Phone
020 3182 4200
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.camdenhomelessgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central Camden PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02674 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 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

499registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland

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Common questions

Is Camden Health Improvement Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Camden Health Improvement Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3182 4200.

How do patients rate Camden Health Improvement Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Camden Health Improvement Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%).

What is the inspection rating for Camden Health Improvement Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Camden Health Improvement Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 November 2022).

What are the opening times of Camden Health Improvement Practice?

Reception is open Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 10:30am to 5pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Camden Health Improvement Practice?

Call 020 3182 4200 or visit its website, www.camdenhomelessgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Margarete Centre, 108 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2LS.

How many patients are registered at Camden Health Improvement Practice?

Around 499 patients are registered (January 2026). The surgery is part of Central Camden PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North 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.