GP surgery in Lambeth

Herne Hill Group Practice

74 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9QP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,187 patients

Scores 81 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 82% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 81% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 14 in Lambeth Based on 118 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 86

  • Easy to get through on the phone85
  • Easy to contact online58
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment94

Quality of care 71

  • Patients rate the surgery as good78
  • Patients got what they needed70
  • Doctors and nurses listen87
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets12
  • Children vaccinated on time26

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone69%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face60%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 72%
Easy to contact via website 62% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 49%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 94% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 67%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 7:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
74 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9QP
Phone
020 7274 3314
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hills, Brooks & Dales Group PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85016 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 January 2025

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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

15,187registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.4%7.9%
Asthma5.3%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.4%3.0%
Depression13.5%14.3%
Obesity10.0%13.9%
Smoking14.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Elm Lodge Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Herne Hill Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Herne Hill Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7274 3314.

How do patients rate Herne Hill Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Herne Hill Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 81 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Herne Hill Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Herne Hill Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 January 2025).

What are the opening times of Herne Hill Group Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Herne Hill Group Practice?

Call 020 7274 3314. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 74 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9QP.

How many patients are registered at Herne Hill Group Practice?

Around 15,187 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hills, Brooks & Dales Group 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.