GP surgery in Brixton

Hetherington at the Pavilion

9 Brighton Terrace, London, SW9 8DJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,187 patients

Scores 30 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 30% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Brixton Based on 83 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 38

  • Easy to get through on the phone38
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch25
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment54

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good21
  • Patients got what they needed35
  • Doctors and nurses listen25
  • Patients trust the staff67
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done39
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time3

What patients say

83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer10%
Knew what would happen next straight away35%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face52%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 55% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 55%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 81% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 39%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 48% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 88%
Needs were met 89% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 70%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 83 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 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
9 Brighton Terrace, London, SW9 8DJ
Phone
020 7274 9252
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.pavilionmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brixton and Clapham Park PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y03063 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 January 2024

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

8,187registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.1%3.0%
Depression14.9%14.3%
Obesity8.8%13.9%
Smoking17.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4952%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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Clapham Family PracticeLondon, SW4 7DB0.8 miles4052%81%Yes

Stockwell Group Practice is 0.4 miles away, scores 67 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hetherington at the Pavilion taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hetherington at the Pavilion was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7274 9252.

How do patients rate Hetherington at the Pavilion?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Hetherington at the Pavilion said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 30 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hetherington at the Pavilion?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hetherington at the Pavilion as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 January 2024).

What are the opening times of Hetherington at the Pavilion?

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 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hetherington at the Pavilion?

Call 020 7274 9252 or visit its website, www.pavilionmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 9 Brighton Terrace, London, SW9 8DJ.

How many patients are registered at Hetherington at the Pavilion?

Around 8,187 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brixton and Clapham Park 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.