GP surgery in Merton

Mitcham & Tooting Health

81 Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,110 patients

Scores 42 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 42% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 12 in Merton Based on 94 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 55

  • Easy to get through on the phone57
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good38
  • Patients got what they needed24
  • Doctors and nurses listen36
  • Patients trust the staff43
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done31
  • Meets NHS clinical targets25
  • Children vaccinated on time14

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 65% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 93%
Needs were met 87% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 7:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 1 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
81 Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR
Phone
020 8648 3234
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Merton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H85024 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Mitcham & Tooting Health
886 Garrett Lane, Tooting, London, SW17 0NB

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 November 2021

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,110registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.6%15.2%
Diabetes10.2%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression10.4%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking16.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Morden Hall Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 56 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mitcham & Tooting Health taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mitcham & Tooting Health was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8648 3234.

How do patients rate Mitcham & Tooting Health?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Mitcham & Tooting Health said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 42 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mitcham & Tooting Health?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mitcham & Tooting Health as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 November 2021).

What are the opening times of Mitcham & Tooting Health?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 7:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 1 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mitcham & Tooting Health?

Call 020 8648 3234. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 81 Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR.

Does Mitcham & Tooting Health have a branch surgery?

Yes. Mitcham & Tooting Health also runs Mitcham & Tooting Health (886 Garrett Lane, Tooting, London, SW17 0NB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Mitcham & Tooting Health?

Around 8,110 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North 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.