GP surgery in Kensington

Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court

2b Hogarth Road, London, SW5 0PT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,525 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 48% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Kensington Based on 85 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 10

  • Easy to get through on the phone25
  • Easy to contact online1
  • Good experience of getting in touch18
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen30
  • Patients trust the staff10
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done22
  • Meets NHS clinical targets55
  • Children vaccinated on time22

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 61% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone55%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face76%
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 48% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 21% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 9% 54% 23%
Reception staff helpful 67% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 15% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 76%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 47%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 82% 92% 72%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 73%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 76%
Needs were met 86% 90% 72%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 61%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 53%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 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
Saturday8am to 1pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2b Hogarth Road, London, SW5 0PT
Phone
020 7052 7540
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.westlondonpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
K and C South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y03441 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Tube station nearby
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 January 2022

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

9,525registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension4.2%15.2%
Diabetes2.4%7.9%
Asthma2.3%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.7%3.0%
Depression8.1%14.3%
Obesity4.6%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4948%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Earls Court Medical Centre is 0.1 mile away, scores 58 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7052 7540.

How do patients rate Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 January 2022).

What are the opening times of Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court?

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 8am to 1pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court?

Call 020 7052 7540 or visit its website, www.westlondonpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2b Hogarth Road, London, SW5 0PT.

How many patients are registered at Health and Wellbeing Centre, Earls Court?

Around 9,525 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of K and C South 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.