GP surgery in Selhurst

Greenside Group Practice

26 Lennard Road, Croydon, CR0 2UL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,313 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Selhurst Based on 111 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 8

  • Easy to get through on the phone14
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch12
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment15

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good17
  • Patients got what they needed43
  • Doctors and nurses listen37
  • Patients trust the staff68
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done19
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone59%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face56%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 18%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 23%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 65%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 82%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 56% 69% 46%
Remote appointment 44% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 97%
Needs were met 90% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 49%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 57%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 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 7:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 7:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
26 Lennard Road, Croydon, CR0 2UL
Phone
020 8240 0072
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Croydon GP Super Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H83631 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Greenside Group Practice
88 Greenside Road, Croydon, CR0 3PN

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 18 October 2021

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

11,313registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma4.5%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression8.6%14.3%
Obesity14.0%13.9%
Smoking14.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6463%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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St James Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 38 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Greenside Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Greenside Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8240 0072.

How do patients rate Greenside Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Greenside Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Greenside Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Greenside Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 October 2021).

What are the opening times of Greenside Group Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 7:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Greenside Group Practice?

Call 020 8240 0072. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 26 Lennard Road, Croydon, CR0 2UL.

Does Greenside Group Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Greenside Group Practice also runs Greenside Group Practice (88 Greenside Road, Croydon, CR0 3PN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Greenside Group Practice?

Around 11,313 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Croydon GP Super Network PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West 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.