GP surgery in Homerton

Elsdale Street Surgery

28 Elsdale Street, Hackney, London, E9 6QY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,694 patients

Scores 53 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 53% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Homerton Based on 120 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 59

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online71
  • Good experience of getting in touch47
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment49

Quality of care 44

  • Patients rate the surgery as good64
  • Patients got what they needed23
  • Doctors and nurses listen47
  • Patients trust the staff51
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done56
  • Meets NHS clinical targets15
  • Children vaccinated on time3

What patients say

120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone26%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 84% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 93%
Needs were met 87% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 69% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 2pm to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 8pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 October 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
28 Elsdale Street, Hackney, London, E9 6QY
Phone
020 8525 2980
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Well Street Common PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84601 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and child parking
  • 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 27 July 2023

Read the inspection report

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

7,694registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.3%15.2%
Diabetes6.1%7.9%
Asthma5.3%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression14.5%14.3%
Obesity12.7%13.9%
Smoking19.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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Latimer Health Centre 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 Elsdale Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Elsdale Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8525 2980.

How do patients rate Elsdale Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Elsdale Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 53 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Elsdale Street Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Elsdale Street Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 July 2023).

What are the opening times of Elsdale Street Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 8pm, 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 26 October 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Elsdale Street Surgery?

Call 020 8525 2980. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 28 Elsdale Street, Hackney, London, E9 6QY.

How many patients are registered at Elsdale Street Surgery?

Around 7,694 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Well Street Common 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.