GP surgery in Lambeth

Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall

8 Jonathan Street, Kennington, London, SE11 5NH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,495 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 62% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 14 in Lambeth 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 42

  • Easy to get through on the phone50
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment29

Quality of care 5

  • Patients rate the surgery as good20
  • Patients got what they needed13
  • Doctors and nurses listen6
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done7
  • Meets NHS clinical targets17
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away23%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day6%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face60%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 78%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 82% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 90%
Needs were met 84% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 39%

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 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 8 March 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
8 Jonathan Street, Kennington, London, SE11 5NH
Phone
020 7735 1971
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.graysinnmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Lambeth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85102 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 15 September 2025

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

9,495registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.7%15.2%
Diabetes4.1%7.9%
Asthma3.5%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.9%3.0%
Depression12.5%14.3%
Obesity6.2%13.9%
Smoking15.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)55%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target43%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check61%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Millbank Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 64 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7735 1971.

How do patients rate Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 September 2025).

What are the opening times of Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall?

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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 8 March 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall?

Call 020 7735 1971 or visit its website, www.graysinnmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 8 Jonathan Street, Kennington, London, SE11 5NH.

How many patients are registered at Gray's Inn Medical Group Vauxhall?

Around 9,495 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Lambeth 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.