GP surgery in New Cross

Clifton Rise Family Practice

Clifton Rise Family Practice, Waldron Hlth/Ctr(Suite 2), London, SE8 4BG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,412 patients

Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 54% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in New Cross Based on 111 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 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online26
  • Good experience of getting in touch61
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment46

Quality of care 58

  • Patients rate the surgery as good58
  • Patients got what they needed70
  • Doctors and nurses listen55
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done86
  • Meets NHS clinical targets9
  • Children vaccinated on time2

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away60%

The appointment

Were seen the same day38%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face42%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 42% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 58% 26% 50%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 93%
Needs were met 94% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 50%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 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 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Clifton Rise Family Practice, Waldron Hlth/Ctr(Suite 2), London, SE8 4BG
Phone
020 3830 8110
Website
cliftonrisefamilypractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Lewisham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85026 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 May 2017

This rating is 9 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

4,412registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.7%15.2%
Diabetes13.3%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression8.8%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking15.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review85%66%

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Deptford Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 67 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Clifton Rise Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Clifton Rise Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3830 8110.

How do patients rate Clifton Rise Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Clifton Rise Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Clifton Rise Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Clifton Rise Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 May 2017).

What are the opening times of Clifton Rise Family Practice?

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 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Clifton Rise Family Practice?

Call 020 3830 8110 or visit its website, cliftonrisefamilypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Clifton Rise Family Practice, Waldron Hlth/Ctr(Suite 2), London, SE8 4BG.

How many patients are registered at Clifton Rise Family Practice?

Around 4,412 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Lewisham 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.