GP surgery in Bexley

Dr Davies & Partner

55 Little Heath Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5HL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,551 patients

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 15 in Bexley Based on 108 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 7

  • Easy to get through on the phone24
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment1

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed23
  • Doctors and nurses listen10
  • Patients trust the staff52
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets12
  • Children vaccinated on time27

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

61%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-13

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 61%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week65%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 67% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 36% 69% 54%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 56% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 82% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 94%
Needs were met 87% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 61% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
55 Little Heath Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5HL
Phone
01322 449327
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Clocktower PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83033 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 January 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

5,551registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression9.4%14.3%
Obesity14.6%13.9%
Smoking8.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Abbeyslade PMS (Dr Chand)London, SE2 0ER1.7 miles2566%73%Yes

Bexley Medical Group is 0.5 miles away, scores 39 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dr Davies & Partner taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Davies & Partner was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01322 449327.

How do patients rate Dr Davies & Partner?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Dr Davies & Partner said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr Davies & Partner?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Davies & Partner as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 January 2020).

What are the opening times of Dr Davies & Partner?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr Davies & Partner?

Call 01322 449327. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 55 Little Heath Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5HL.

How many patients are registered at Dr Davies & Partner?

Around 5,551 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Clocktower 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.