GP surgery in Tower Hamlets

Goodman's Field Health Centre

11 Stable Walk, London, E1 8ZF

Taking on new patients36,641 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 3 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 59% of patients say their experience is good and 37% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 3% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 11 in Tower Hamlets Based on 69 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone11
  • Easy to contact online6
  • Good experience of getting in touch6
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 5

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen15
  • Patients trust the staff30
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets21
  • Children vaccinated on time12

What patients say

69 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

37%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

59%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 59%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone25%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away20%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)46%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 37% 57% 27%
Easy to contact via website 32% 58% 27%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 31%
Reception staff helpful 70% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 4% 42% 17%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 74% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 53% 73% 45%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 39% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 52% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 86%
Needs were met 82% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 59% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 49% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 33%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 69 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
Saturday9am to 1pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
11 Stable Walk, London, E1 8ZF
Phone
020 7702 2036
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.goodmansfieldgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tower Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84039 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Whitechapel Health Centre Branch
Portsoken Health Centre, 14-16 Little Somerset Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 8AH

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

36,641registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension6.2%15.2%
Diabetes6.3%7.9%
Asthma3.2%6.6%
COPD0.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.1%3.0%
Depression7.8%14.3%
Obesity8.0%13.9%
Smoking12.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4954%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)81%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Goodman's Field Health Centrethis surgery337%59%Yes
The Spitalfields PracticeLondon, E1 5PB0.3 miles140%53%Yes
Health E1London, E1 6PU0.4 miles6990%82%Yes
St. Katherine's Dock PracticeLondon, E1W 1UA0.4 miles9281%91%Yes
City Square Medical GroupLondon, E1 2QA0.6 miles334%59%Yes
Albion Health CentreLondon, E1 1BU0.6 miles131%60%Yes
The Wapping Group PracticeLondon, E1W 2RL0.7 miles3567%69%Yes
The Blithehale Medical CentreLondon, E2 6JA0.7 miles3258%78%Yes
The Jubilee Street Practice LtdLondon, E1 0LS0.8 miles1950%71%Yes
The New Mill Street SurgeryLondon, SE1 2BP0.9 miles4373%75%Yes

Health E1 is 0.4 miles away, scores 69 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Goodman's Field Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Goodman's Field Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7702 2036.

How do patients rate Goodman's Field Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at Goodman's Field Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 37% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 3 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Goodman's Field Health Centre?

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 9am to 1pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Goodman's Field Health Centre?

Call 020 7702 2036 or visit its website, www.goodmansfieldgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 11 Stable Walk, London, E1 8ZF.

Does Goodman's Field Health Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Goodman's Field Health Centre also runs Whitechapel Health Centre Branch (Portsoken Health Centre, 14-16 Little Somerset Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 8AH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Goodman's Field Health Centre?

Around 36,641 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tower Network 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.