GP surgery in Plumstead

Plumstead H/C PMS

Tewson Road, London, SE18 1BB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,730 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 58% of patients say their experience is good and 29% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Plumstead Based on 101 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone4
  • Easy to contact online26
  • Good experience of getting in touch1
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment1

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen0
  • Patients trust the staff7
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done63
  • Meets NHS clinical targets14
  • Children vaccinated on time7

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

29%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

58%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 48% · 2026: 58%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer22%
Knew what would happen next straight away38%

The appointment

Were seen the same day7%
Waited more than a week56%
Were seen face to face43%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 29% 57% 19%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 32%
Easy to contact via NHS App 41% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 61% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 75% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 42% 73% 44%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 20% 57% 27%
Waiting time was about right 36% 69% 37%
Remote appointment 57% 26% 51%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 65% 87% 69%
Treated with care and concern 67% 86% 65%
Considered mental wellbeing 46% 75% 55%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 79%
Confidence and trust 85% 93% 76%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 72%
Needs were met 80% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 58% 77% 48%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 64% 46% 66%

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Tewson Road, London, SE18 1BB
Phone
020 8316 5472
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.plumsteadhealthcentre.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Unity (Greenwich) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83019 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

The Trinity Medical Centre
2 Garland Road, London, SE18 2AE

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 August 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

15,730registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.9%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression8.6%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking16.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Plumstead H/C PMSthis surgery229%58%Yes
Plumstead and Wickham Lane SurgeryLondon, SE18 1SE0.1 mile6670%80%Yes
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Conway PMSLondon, SE18 1AH0.3 miles3361%74%Yes
Waverley PMSLondon, SE18 7QU0.4 miles3670%75%Yes
Glyndon PMSLondon, SE18 7LU0.5 miles7971%84%Yes
Abbeyslade PMS (Dr Chand)London, SE2 0ER0.7 miles2566%73%Yes
Thamesmead Health CentreLondon, SE28 0NY0.9 miles5367%80%Yes
St Marks PMSLondon, SE18 3EP0.9 miles5054%84%Yes
Royal Arsenal Medical CentreLondon, SE18 6TE0.9 miles230%54%Yes

Plumstead and Wickham Lane Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Plumstead H/C PMS taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Plumstead H/C PMS was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8316 5472.

How do patients rate Plumstead H/C PMS?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at Plumstead H/C PMS said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 29% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Plumstead H/C PMS?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Plumstead H/C PMS as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 August 2026).

What are the opening times of Plumstead H/C PMS?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, 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 6 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Plumstead H/C PMS?

Call 020 8316 5472 or visit its website, www.plumsteadhealthcentre.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Tewson Road, London, SE18 1BB.

Does Plumstead H/C PMS have a branch surgery?

Yes. Plumstead H/C PMS also runs The Trinity Medical Centre (2 Garland Road, London, SE18 2AE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Plumstead H/C PMS?

Around 15,730 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Unity (Greenwich) 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.