GP surgery in Millwall

Docklands Medical Centre

100 Spindrift Avenue, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 9WU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,641 patients

Scores 38 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 38% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 90 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 37

  • Easy to get through on the phone57
  • Easy to contact online46
  • Good experience of getting in touch33
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment26

Quality of care 41

  • Patients rate the surgery as good35
  • Patients got what they needed62
  • Doctors and nurses listen9
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done67
  • Meets NHS clinical targets26
  • Children vaccinated on time33

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+17

change since last year

2025: 58% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone51%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 73% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 73%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 72%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 60%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 77%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 81%
Needs were met 93% 90% 74%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 58%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 58%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 61% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 59%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 7:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
100 Spindrift Avenue, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 9WU
Phone
020 7537 1444
Website
docklandsmedicalcentre.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tower Hamlets Network 8 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84656 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 July 2019

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

10,641registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension6.9%15.2%
Diabetes4.2%7.9%
Asthma3.9%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.2%3.0%
Depression11.8%14.3%
Obesity9.5%13.9%
Smoking13.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4951%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Grove Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Docklands Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Docklands Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7537 1444.

How do patients rate Docklands Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Docklands Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 38 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Docklands Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Docklands Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 July 2019).

What are the opening times of Docklands Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 7am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Docklands Medical Centre?

Call 020 7537 1444 or visit its website, docklandsmedicalcentre.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 100 Spindrift Avenue, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 9WU.

How many patients are registered at Docklands Medical Centre?

Around 10,641 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tower Hamlets Network 8 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.