GP surgery in Lambeth

Herne Hill Road Medical Practice

1-3 Herne Hill Road, London, SE24 0AU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,232 patients

Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 68% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 14 in Lambeth Based on 104 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 82

  • Easy to get through on the phone62
  • Easy to contact online92
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment81

Quality of care 46

  • Patients rate the surgery as good67
  • Patients got what they needed29
  • Doctors and nurses listen58
  • Patients trust the staff59
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done34
  • Meets NHS clinical targets6
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone33%
Had their call answered straight away24%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face72%
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 68% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 66% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 46%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 99%
Needs were met 88% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 7:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 12 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1-3 Herne Hill Road, London, SE24 0AU
Phone
020 7737 9393
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hernehillroadgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Fiveways PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85690 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • 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 15 January 2018

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

7,232registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.5%15.2%
Diabetes5.8%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.1%3.0%
Depression13.8%14.3%
Obesity10.8%13.9%
Smoking17.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)77%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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Herne Hill Road Medical Practicethis surgery6868%84%Yes
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Parkside Medical CentreLondon, SE5 7AQ0.8 miles4461%80%Yes

The Corner Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Herne Hill Road Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Herne Hill Road Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7737 9393.

How do patients rate Herne Hill Road Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Herne Hill Road Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Herne Hill Road Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Herne Hill Road Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 January 2018).

What are the opening times of Herne Hill Road Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 7:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 12 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Herne Hill Road Medical Practice?

Call 020 7737 9393 or visit its website, www.hernehillroadgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1-3 Herne Hill Road, London, SE24 0AU.

How many patients are registered at Herne Hill Road Medical Practice?

Around 7,232 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fiveways 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.