GP surgery in Mitcham

Mitcham Family Practice

55 Mortimer Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement4,473 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 69% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Mitcham Based on 108 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 44

  • Easy to get through on the phone63
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch59
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment13

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good18
  • Patients got what they needed17
  • Doctors and nurses listen1
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done28
  • Meets NHS clinical targets38
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

69%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away31%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 69% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 58%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 54% 31% 56%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 64%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 73%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 68% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 67% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 58% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 81% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 79% 92% 90%
Needs were met 85% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 69%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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
Saturday10am to 12:30pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
55 Mortimer Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HS
Phone
020 8648 2432
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
H85078 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 2 July 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,473registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma4.3%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression11.0%14.3%
Obesity10.3%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)72%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Grafton Medical PartnersLondon, SW17 0RT1.1 miles6372%88%Yes

Figges Marsh Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mitcham Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mitcham Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8648 2432.

How do patients rate Mitcham Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Mitcham Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mitcham Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mitcham Family Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 2 July 2026).

What are the opening times of Mitcham Family Practice?

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 10am to 12:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mitcham Family Practice?

Call 020 8648 2432. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 55 Mortimer Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HS.

How many patients are registered at Mitcham Family Practice?

Around 4,473 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.