GP surgery in Camden

Cholmley Gardens Surgery

1 Cholmley Gardens, Mill Lane, London, NW6 1AE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,260 patients

Scores 41 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 52% 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.

Average Scores higher than 41% of GP surgeries in England. 16th of 24 in Camden 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 26

  • Easy to get through on the phone32
  • Easy to contact online37
  • Good experience of getting in touch16
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment39

Quality of care 63

  • Patients rate the surgery as good54
  • Patients got what they needed74
  • Doctors and nurses listen67
  • Patients trust the staff61
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done55
  • Meets NHS clinical targets50
  • Children vaccinated on time45

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer19%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 56%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 90%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 96%
Needs were met 94% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 94% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 89% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 52%

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
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 9 November 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Cholmley Gardens, Mill Lane, London, NW6 1AE
Phone
020 7794 6256
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central Hampstead PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F83615 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 August 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

8,260registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.8%15.2%
Diabetes3.2%7.9%
Asthma3.2%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.2%3.0%
Depression8.6%14.3%
Obesity5.2%13.9%
Smoking8.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target89%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Cholmley Gardens Surgerythis surgery4152%80%Yes
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West Hampstead Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Cholmley Gardens Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cholmley Gardens Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7794 6256.

How do patients rate Cholmley Gardens Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Cholmley Gardens Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 41 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cholmley Gardens Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cholmley Gardens Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 August 2022).

What are the opening times of Cholmley Gardens Surgery?

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 9 November 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cholmley Gardens Surgery?

Call 020 7794 6256. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Cholmley Gardens, Mill Lane, London, NW6 1AE.

How many patients are registered at Cholmley Gardens Surgery?

Around 8,260 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central Hampstead 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.