GP surgery in Richmond upon Thames

Seymour House Surgery

154 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1UU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,687 patients

Scores 80 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 70% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 80% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 15 in Richmond upon Thames Based on 110 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 74

  • Easy to get through on the phone66
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment88

Quality of care 82

  • Patients rate the surgery as good69
  • Patients got what they needed85
  • Doctors and nurses listen70
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done79
  • Meets NHS clinical targets54
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone82%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)87%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 36% 54% 33%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 59% 31% 60%
Sees preferred clinician 60% 42% 72%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 94%
Needs were met 96% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 20% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
154 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1UU
Phone
020 8940 2802
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Richmond PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H84017 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Lock Road Surgery
Lock Road, Richmond, TW10 7LJ

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 April 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
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

12,687registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
87.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.8%15.2%
Diabetes4.8%7.9%
Asthma4.2%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression8.6%14.3%
Obesity6.0%13.9%
Smoking10.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Seymour House Surgerythis surgery8070%84%Yes
Paradise Road SurgeryRichmond, TW9 1SA0.4 miles8488%88%Yes
Parkshot Medical PracticeRichmond, TW9 2RG0.4 miles5555%82%Yes
Vineyard SurgeryRichmond, TW10 6PP0.5 miles4169%76%Yes
Kew Medical PracticeRichmond, TW9 4BH1.0 miles1971%68%Yes
Twickenham Park SurgeryTwickenham, TW1 2AR1.1 miles9693%88%Yes
Sheen Lane SurgeryLondon, SW14 8LP1.1 miles5367%83%Yes
Richmond Medical GroupLondon, SW14 8LP1.1 miles8877%95%Yes
Richmond Lock SurgeryTwickenham, TW1 1PS1.3 miles8994%93%Yes
St. Margarets PracticeTwickenham, TW1 1NE1.3 miles5177%81%Yes

Twickenham Park Surgery is 1.1 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Seymour House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Seymour House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8940 2802.

How do patients rate Seymour House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Seymour House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 80 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Seymour House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Seymour House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 April 2020).

What are the opening times of Seymour House Surgery?

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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Seymour House Surgery?

Call 020 8940 2802. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 154 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1UU.

Does Seymour House Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Seymour House Surgery also runs Lock Road Surgery (Lock Road, Richmond, TW10 7LJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Seymour House Surgery?

Around 12,687 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Richmond 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.