GP surgery in Merton

Lambton Road Medical Practice

1 Lambton Road, Raynes Park, Wimbledon, London, SW20 0LW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,288 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 74% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 85% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 12 in Merton Based on 114 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 81

  • Easy to get through on the phone72
  • Easy to contact online52
  • Good experience of getting in touch81
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment80

Quality of care 86

  • Patients rate the surgery as good86
  • Patients got what they needed67
  • Doctors and nurses listen78
  • Patients trust the staff86
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done74
  • Meets NHS clinical targets57
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face91%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 74%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 8% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 97%
Needs were met 93% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 25%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 8pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
Saturday9am to 1pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 June 2013. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Lambton Road, Raynes Park, Wimbledon, London, SW20 0LW
Phone
020 3883 5900
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Merton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H85051 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Freeman & Partners (Trevelyan RD)
27 Trevelyan Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9LR · 02087673746
Dr Freeman & Partners (Upper Tooting)
219 Upper Tooting Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7TG · 02086722255
Tooting Bec Medical Centre
103 Macmillan Way, Tooting, London, SW17 6AT · 02086825245

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 November 2017

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

18,288registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.2%15.2%
Diabetes4.6%7.9%
Asthma4.3%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression9.9%14.3%
Obesity9.2%13.9%
Smoking8.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Common questions

Is Lambton Road Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lambton Road Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3883 5900.

How do patients rate Lambton Road Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Lambton Road Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lambton Road Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lambton Road Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 November 2017).

What are the opening times of Lambton Road Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 June 2013. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lambton Road Medical Practice?

Call 020 3883 5900. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Lambton Road, Raynes Park, Wimbledon, London, SW20 0LW.

Does Lambton Road Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Lambton Road Medical Practice also runs Dr Freeman & Partners (Trevelyan RD) (27 Trevelyan Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9LR) and Dr Freeman & Partners (Upper Tooting) (219 Upper Tooting Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7TG) and Tooting Bec Medical Centre (103 Macmillan Way, Tooting, London, SW17 6AT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Lambton Road Medical Practice?

Around 18,288 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Merton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West 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.