GP surgery in Woolwich
Royal Arsenal Medical Centre
21 Arsenal Way, Plumstead, London, SE18 6TE
Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 54% of patients say their experience is good and 30% 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.
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 3
- Easy to get through on the phone6
- Easy to contact online17
- Good experience of getting in touch2
- Did not wait too long for the appointment10
Quality of care 2
- Patients rate the surgery as good3
- Patients got what they needed1
- Doctors and nurses listen1
- Patients trust the staff3
- Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
- Health checks and screening done80
- Meets NHS clinical targets34
- Children vaccinated on time42
What patients say
124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
30%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
54%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 53% · 2026: 54%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 30% | 57% | 37% |
| Easy to contact via website | 42% | 58% | 39% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 52% | 54% | 29% |
| Reception staff helpful | 58% | 85% | 64% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 29% | 31% | 38% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 40% | 42% | 38% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 71% | 84% | 74% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 89% | 93% | 81% |
| Good experience of contacting | 46% | 73% | 58% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 40% | 57% | 38% |
| Waiting time was about right | 53% | 69% | 59% |
| Remote appointment | 26% | 26% | 36% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 67% | 87% | 78% |
| Treated with care and concern | 68% | 86% | 66% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 59% | 75% | 57% |
| Had all the information needed | 78% | 92% | 79% |
| Confidence and trust | 81% | 93% | 82% |
| Involved in decisions | 74% | 92% | 78% |
| Needs were met | 74% | 90% | 78% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 54% | 77% | 53% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 65% | 79% | 52% |
| Supported by local services | 53% | 70% | 33% |
| Discussed managing condition | 33% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 58% | 46% | 34% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 124 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 | 9:30am to 12:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 16 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 21 Arsenal Way, Plumstead, London, SE18 6TE
- Phone
- 020 8854 0356
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.royalarsenalmedicalcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Riverview Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G83016 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- 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
Requires improvement
overall, from the inspection published 20 January 2026
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? | Requires improvement |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 12.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 64% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 77% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 77% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 84% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 90% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 73% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Arsenal Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 2 | 30% | 54% | Yes |
| Glyndon PMSLondon, SE18 7LU | 0.4 miles | 79 | 71% | 84% | Yes |
| Valentine Health PartnershipLondon, SE18 6PZ | 0.5 miles | 30 | 52% | 76% | Yes |
| Triveni PMSLondon, SE18 5TE | 0.6 miles | 38 | 64% | 78% | Yes |
| Conway PMSLondon, SE18 1AH | 0.7 miles | 33 | 61% | 74% | Yes |
| St Marks PMSLondon, SE18 3EP | 0.8 miles | 50 | 54% | 84% | Yes |
| Waverley PMSLondon, SE18 7QU | 0.8 miles | 36 | 70% | 75% | Yes |
| Thamesmead Health CentreLondon, SE28 0NY | 0.9 miles | 53 | 67% | 80% | Yes |
| Plumstead and Wickham Lane SurgeryLondon, SE18 1SE | 0.9 miles | 66 | 70% | 80% | Yes |
| Plumstead H/C PMSLondon, SE18 1BB | 0.9 miles | 2 | 29% | 58% | Yes |
Glyndon PMS is 0.4 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Royal Arsenal Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Royal Arsenal Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8854 0356.
How do patients rate Royal Arsenal Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 54% of patients at Royal Arsenal Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% 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 Royal Arsenal Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Royal Arsenal Medical Centre as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 20 January 2026).
What are the opening times of Royal Arsenal 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 9:30am to 12:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Royal Arsenal Medical Centre?
Call 020 8854 0356 or visit its website, www.royalarsenalmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 21 Arsenal Way, Plumstead, London, SE18 6TE.
How many patients are registered at Royal Arsenal Medical Centre?
Around 11,502 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Riverview Health 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.