GP surgery in Limehouse

Harford Health Centre

115 Harford Street, London, E1 4FG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,734 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 60% of patients say their experience is good and 38% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Limehouse Based on 86 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 phone12
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch1
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 27

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed56
  • Doctors and nurses listen3
  • Patients trust the staff69
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets16
  • Children vaccinated on time27

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

38%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

60%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+19

change since last year

2025: 41% · 2026: 60%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone37%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day9%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face56%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 38% 57% 25%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 21%
Easy to contact via NHS App 34% 54% 19%
Reception staff helpful 67% 85% 53%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 62%
Next steps within 2 days 78% 93% 71%
Good experience of contacting 40% 73% 32%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 34% 57% 30%
Waiting time was about right 51% 69% 40%
Remote appointment 44% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 72% 87% 64%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 64%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 55%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 77%
Needs were met 92% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 60% 77% 41%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 53%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 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 8pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
115 Harford Street, London, E1 4FG
Phone
020 7790 1059
Email
[email protected]
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
F84087 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pharmacy
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 November 2020

This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

9,734registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.8%15.2%
Diabetes11.7%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression11.2%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking13.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)83%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target89%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

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The Grove Road Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 35 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Harford Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harford Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7790 1059.

How do patients rate Harford Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 60% of patients at Harford Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Harford Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harford Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 November 2020).

What are the opening times of Harford Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Harford Health Centre?

Call 020 7790 1059. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 115 Harford Street, London, E1 4FG.

How many patients are registered at Harford Health Centre?

Around 9,734 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.