GP surgery in East Ham

Lathom Road Medical Centre

Doctors Surgery, 2a Lathom Road, London, E6 2DU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,664 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 46 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 46% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 10 in East Ham 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 39

  • Easy to get through on the phone47
  • Easy to contact online34
  • Good experience of getting in touch56
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment22

Quality of care 55

  • Patients rate the surgery as good38
  • Patients got what they needed81
  • Doctors and nurses listen31
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done88
  • Meets NHS clinical targets43
  • Children vaccinated on time27

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone59%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away60%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 61%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 90%
Needs were met 96% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 48%

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 12:30pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 September 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Doctors Surgery, 2a Lathom Road, London, E6 2DU
Phone
020 8548 5640
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.lathomroadmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Newham North East 2 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84070 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • 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
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 January 2023

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

9,664registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.3%15.2%
Diabetes10.4%7.9%
Asthma3.8%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression5.8%14.3%
Obesity18.6%13.9%
Smoking13.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target90%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check96%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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E12 Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lathom Road Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lathom Road Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8548 5640.

How do patients rate Lathom Road Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Lathom Road Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 46 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lathom Road Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lathom Road Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 January 2023).

What are the opening times of Lathom Road Medical Centre?

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 12:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 September 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lathom Road Medical Centre?

Call 020 8548 5640 or visit its website, www.lathomroadmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Doctors Surgery, 2a Lathom Road, London, E6 2DU.

How many patients are registered at Lathom Road Medical Centre?

Around 9,664 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newham North East 2 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North 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.