GP surgery in Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith Surgery

1 Hammersmith Bridge Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,630 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 51% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 18 in Hammersmith and Fulham Based on 101 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone31
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch39
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 23

  • Patients rate the surgery as good33
  • Patients got what they needed15
  • Doctors and nurses listen16
  • Patients trust the staff59
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done41
  • Meets NHS clinical targets32
  • Children vaccinated on time13

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone37%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day6%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face81%
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 51% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 60%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 92%
Needs were met 85% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 57%
Agreed a care plan 65% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 21 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Hammersmith Bridge Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DU
Phone
020 8741 3944
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hammersmith & Fulham Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E85033 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 October 2021

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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

11,630registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.0%15.2%
Diabetes4.7%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression6.6%14.3%
Obesity6.2%13.9%
Smoking13.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Hammersmith Surgerythis surgery2251%74%Yes
Brook Green Medical CentreLondon, W6 7EG0.4 miles9586%96%Yes
Ucc, H&F Centres for HealthLondon, W6 8RF0.4 miles
Richford Gate Medical CentreLondon, W6 7HY0.7 miles6373%80%Yes
Sterndale SurgeryLondon, W14 0LJ0.8 miles5968%82%Yes
West Kensington GP SurgeryLondon, W14 0LJ0.8 miles5966%82%Yes
Fulham Cross Medical CentreLondon, SW6 7PP0.8 miles4879%73%Yes
Park Medical CentreLondon, W6 0QG0.8 miles7476%90%Yes
Kensington Park Medical CentreLondon, W14 8HW0.9 miles8480%84%Yes
The Medical Centre, Dr Jefferies & PartnLondon, SW6 6BQ0.9 miles2461%73%Yes

Brook Green Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hammersmith Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hammersmith Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8741 3944.

How do patients rate Hammersmith Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Hammersmith Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% 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 Hammersmith Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hammersmith Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 October 2021).

What are the opening times of Hammersmith Surgery?

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 21 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hammersmith Surgery?

Call 020 8741 3944. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Hammersmith Bridge Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DU.

How many patients are registered at Hammersmith Surgery?

Around 11,630 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hammersmith & Fulham Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North 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.