GP surgery in Greenwich

Plumbridge Medical Centre

32-33 Plumbridge Street, London, SE10 8PA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement3,396 patients

Scores 81 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 87% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 81% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 12 in Greenwich Based on 90 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 89

  • Easy to get through on the phone91
  • Easy to contact online92
  • Good experience of getting in touch83
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment72

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen72
  • Patients trust the staff63
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done43
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time51

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone52%
Had their call answered straight away35%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away53%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week9%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)82%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 69%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 46% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 60% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 96% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 73% 57% 73%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 98% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 April 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
32-33 Plumbridge Street, London, SE10 8PA
Phone
020 8692 7591
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Greenwich West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83641 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 17 February 2020

This rating is 6 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?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Requires improvement
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,396registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.0%15.2%
Diabetes10.2%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression8.7%14.3%
Obesity14.9%13.9%
Smoking10.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4950%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Plumbridge Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Plumbridge Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8692 7591.

How do patients rate Plumbridge Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Plumbridge Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 81 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Plumbridge Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Plumbridge Medical Centre as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 17 February 2020).

What are the opening times of Plumbridge Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:30pm, 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 27 April 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Plumbridge Medical Centre?

Call 020 8692 7591. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 32-33 Plumbridge Street, London, SE10 8PA.

How many patients are registered at Plumbridge Medical Centre?

Around 3,396 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Greenwich West 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.