GP surgery in Lambeth

Clapham Family Practice

Mary Seacole Centre, 89 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7DB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good20,589 patients

Scores 40 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% 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 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 40% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 14 in Lambeth Based on 100 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 33

  • Easy to get through on the phone31
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch29
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment47

Quality of care 52

  • Patients rate the surgery as good57
  • Patients got what they needed54
  • Doctors and nurses listen69
  • Patients trust the staff81
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done24
  • Meets NHS clinical targets8
  • Children vaccinated on time14

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone41%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 97%
Needs were met 92% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 76%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 8:30pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 8:30pm
Friday8am to 7pm
Saturday9am to noon
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Mary Seacole Centre, 89 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7DB
Phone
020 3474 6070
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.theclaphamfamilypractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Clapham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85011 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 29 July 2021

This rating is 5 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

20,589registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.1%15.2%
Diabetes3.8%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.7%3.0%
Depression8.9%14.3%
Obesity6.0%13.9%
Smoking12.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)71%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Clapham Family Practicethis surgery4052%81%Yes
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Hetherington Group PracticeLondon, SW4 7NU0.3 miles7771%92%Yes
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Springfield Medical CentreLondon, SW8 2SH0.5 miles4866%83%Yes
Stockwellbeing AhLondon, SW8 2SH0.5 milesNo
Beckett House PracticeLondon, SW9 9DL0.6 miles8077%87%Yes
The Grantham PracticeLondon, SW9 9BH0.6 miles8890%93%Yes
Larc Clinic (la)London, SW9 8DJ0.8 milesNo

Sandmere Practice is 0.3 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Clapham Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Clapham Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3474 6070.

How do patients rate Clapham Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Clapham Family Practice 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 40 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Clapham Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Clapham Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 July 2021).

What are the opening times of Clapham Family Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8:30pm, Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Clapham Family Practice?

Call 020 3474 6070 or visit its website, www.theclaphamfamilypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Mary Seacole Centre, 89 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7DB.

How many patients are registered at Clapham Family Practice?

Around 20,589 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Clapham 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.