GP surgery in North Cheam
Cheam GP Centre
322 Malden Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8EP
Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 58% of patients say their experience is good and 30% 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.
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 phone5
- Easy to contact online5
- Good experience of getting in touch8
- Did not wait too long for the appointment13
Quality of care 7
- Patients rate the surgery as good5
- Patients got what they needed10
- Doctors and nurses listen2
- Patients trust the staff1
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done89
- Meets NHS clinical targets8
- Children vaccinated on time18
What patients say
133 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
30%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
58%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-8
change since last year
2025: 66% · 2026: 58%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 30% | 57% | 26% |
| Easy to contact via website | 31% | 58% | 24% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 32% | 54% | 22% |
| Reception staff helpful | 75% | 85% | 76% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 46% | 31% | 40% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 28% | 42% | 47% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 81% | 84% | 90% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| Good experience of contacting | 56% | 73% | 57% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 53% | 57% | 41% |
| Waiting time was about right | 56% | 69% | 64% |
| Remote appointment | 29% | 26% | 29% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 70% | 87% | 80% |
| Treated with care and concern | 73% | 86% | 76% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 51% | 75% | 62% |
| Had all the information needed | 84% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 78% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 83% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 83% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 58% | 77% | 66% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 82% | 79% | 83% |
| Supported by local services | 68% | 70% | 81% |
| Discussed managing condition | 21% | 43% | 32% |
| Agreed a care plan | 41% | 46% | 51% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 133 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 322 Malden Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8EP
- Phone
- 020 3833 9950
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.cheamgpcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Cheam and South Sutton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- H85063 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Pharmacy
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- 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
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 9.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 82% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 80% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 84% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 53% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 83% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 80% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam GP Centrethis surgery | – | 4 | 30% | 58% | Yes |
| Cheam Family PracticeSutton, SM3 8BS | 0.8 miles | 45 | 68% | 74% | Yes |
| Grove Road PracticeSutton, SM1 2DB | 1.2 miles | 87 | 76% | 92% | Yes |
| Robin Hood Lane Health CentreSutton, SM1 2RJ | 1.3 miles | 18 | 41% | 76% | Yes |
| James O'riordan Medical CentreSutton, SM3 9HE | 1.3 miles | 35 | 57% | 71% | Yes |
| Shadbolt Park House SurgeryWorcester Park, KT4 7BX | 1.3 miles | 59 | 63% | 72% | Yes |
| Manor Drive Medical CentreWorcester Park, KT4 7LG | 1.3 miles | 47 | 63% | 81% | Yes |
| Old Court House SurgerySutton, SM1 4AF | 1.4 miles | 76 | 82% | 85% | Yes |
| Stonecot SurgerySutton, SM3 9EY | 1.4 miles | 58 | 61% | 80% | Yes |
| Mulgrave Road SurgerySutton, SM2 6LX | 1.4 miles | 80 | 71% | 86% | Yes |
Cheam Family Practice is 0.8 miles away, scores 45 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Cheam GP Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cheam GP Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3833 9950.
How do patients rate Cheam GP Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at Cheam GP Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Cheam GP Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cheam GP Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 March 2022).
What are the opening times of Cheam GP 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 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Cheam GP Centre?
Call 020 3833 9950 or visit its website, www.cheamgpcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 322 Malden Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8EP.
How many patients are registered at Cheam GP Centre?
Around 12,144 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cheam and South Sutton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West 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.