GP surgery in Camden
Covent Garden Medical Centre
47 Shorts Gardens, London, WC2H 9AA
Scores 24 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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.
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 41
- Easy to get through on the phone73
- Easy to contact online24
- Good experience of getting in touch48
- Did not wait too long for the appointment13
Quality of care 10
- Patients rate the surgery as good34
- Patients got what they needed21
- Doctors and nurses listen15
- Patients trust the staff6
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done1
- Meets NHS clinical targets5
- Children vaccinated on time1
What patients say
96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
74%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
74%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 69% · 2026: 74%
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 | 74% | 57% | 66% |
| Easy to contact via website | 46% | 58% | 48% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 51% | 54% | 34% |
| Reception staff helpful | 85% | 85% | 84% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 48% | 31% | 51% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 50% | 42% | 35% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 84% | 84% | 75% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 75% | 73% | 65% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 67% | 57% | 75% |
| Waiting time was about right | 55% | 69% | 52% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 39% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 81% |
| Treated with care and concern | 79% | 86% | 79% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 62% | 75% | 73% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 88% |
| Confidence and trust | 84% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 86% | 92% | 88% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 74% | 77% | 69% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 64% | 79% | 66% |
| Supported by local services | 54% | 70% | 66% |
| Discussed managing condition | 39% | 43% | 75% |
| Agreed a care plan | 22% | 46% | 45% |
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.
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 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 47 Shorts Gardens, London, WC2H 9AA
- Phone
- 020 7379 7209
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- West End & Marylebone PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E87045 · 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
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 6 September 2021
This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Requires improvement |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 11.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 8.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 5.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 44% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 66% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 62% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 79% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 65% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 69% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 26% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covent Garden Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 24 | 74% | 74% | Yes |
| Museum PracticeLondon, WC1B 3BA | 0.2 miles | 89 | 96% | 89% | Yes |
| Great Chapel Street Medical CentreLondon, W1D 3HZ | 0.3 miles | 100 | 91% | 93% | Yes |
| Soho Square General PracticeLondon, W1D 3HZ | 0.3 miles | 70 | 77% | 88% | Yes |
| Soho Centre for Health and CareLondon, W1D 3QS | 0.3 miles | 44 | 81% | 78% | Yes |
| Kings College Health CentreLondon, WC2B 4PJ | 0.4 miles | 75 | 85% | 71% | Yes |
| Gower Street PracticeLondon, WC1E 6DP | 0.4 miles | 40 | 55% | 76% | Yes |
| St Philips Medical CentreLondon, WC2A 2AZ | 0.4 miles | 77 | 88% | 86% | Yes |
| Ridgmount PracticeLondon, WC1E 7AA | 0.5 miles | 67 | 82% | 65% | Yes |
| Holborn Medical CentreLondon, WC1N 3NA | 0.6 miles | 82 | 79% | 88% | Yes |
Museum Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Covent Garden Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Covent Garden Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7379 7209.
How do patients rate Covent Garden Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Covent Garden Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 24 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Covent Garden Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Covent Garden Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 September 2021).
What are the opening times of Covent Garden Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Covent Garden Medical Centre?
Call 020 7379 7209. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 47 Shorts Gardens, London, WC2H 9AA.
How many patients are registered at Covent Garden Medical Centre?
Around 5,216 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West End & Marylebone 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.