GP surgery in Waltham Forest

Claremont Medical Centre

27 Claremont Road, London, E17 5RJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,857 patients

Scores 43 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 43% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 18 in Waltham Forest Based on 88 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 phone57
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch50
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment30

Quality of care 42

  • Patients rate the surgery as good49
  • Patients got what they needed23
  • Doctors and nurses listen38
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done95
  • Meets NHS clinical targets24
  • Children vaccinated on time24

What patients say

88 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day35%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 65% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 46% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 96%
Needs were met 87% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 49% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 62% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 88 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 7 April 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
27 Claremont Road, London, E17 5RJ
Phone
020 8527 1888
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.claremontmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Waltham Forest Walthamstow Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86708 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 November 2018

This rating is 7 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

2,857registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression11.0%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking13.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review86%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Claremont Medical Centrethis surgery4365%79%Yes
Higham Hill Medical CentreLondon, E17 5RQunder 0.1 miles6672%87%Yes
Sinnott Medical CentreLondon, E17 6BD0.2 miles2454%72%Yes
The Penrhyn SurgeryLondon, E17 5DB0.5 miles536%57%Yes
Dr Shantir PracticeLondon, E17 5JL0.5 miles1158%63%Yes
St James Medical Practice LimitedLondon, E17 7JT1.0 miles633%57%Yes
The FirsLondon, E17 7JT1.0 miles5864%79%Yes
Queens Road Medical CentreLondon, E17 8PX1.2 miles7483%78%Yes
The Forest SurgeryLondon, E17 4BA1.2 miles4050%74%Yes
The Bailey PracticeLondon, E17 9LY1.3 miles6888%83%Yes

Higham Hill Medical Centre is under 0.1 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Claremont Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Claremont Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8527 1888.

How do patients rate Claremont Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Claremont Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 43 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Claremont Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Claremont Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Claremont Medical 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 7 April 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Claremont Medical Centre?

Call 020 8527 1888 or visit its website, www.claremontmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 27 Claremont Road, London, E17 5RJ.

How many patients are registered at Claremont Medical Centre?

Around 2,857 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Waltham Forest Walthamstow Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North 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.