GP surgery in East Ham

Shrewsbury Road Surgery

Shrewsbury Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8QP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,425 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 25 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 25% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 10 in East Ham Based on 104 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 32

  • Easy to get through on the phone38
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch34
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 19

  • Patients rate the surgery as good28
  • Patients got what they needed19
  • Doctors and nurses listen29
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done17
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+18

change since last year

2025: 55% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face40%
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 55% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 52% 31% 57%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 65%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 38%
Remote appointment 59% 26% 69%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 91%
Needs were met 86% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 55%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 57%
Agreed a care plan 64% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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
Saturday8:30am to 12:30pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Shrewsbury Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8QP
Phone
0300 033 7700
Website
shrewsburyroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Newham North East 2 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84006 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 February 2024

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

17,425registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.4%15.2%
Diabetes13.7%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD0.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression5.4%14.3%
Obesity18.7%13.9%
Smoking10.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

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E12 Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Shrewsbury Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Shrewsbury Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0300 033 7700.

How do patients rate Shrewsbury Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Shrewsbury Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 25 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Shrewsbury Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Shrewsbury Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 February 2024).

What are the opening times of Shrewsbury Road 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 8:30am to 12:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Shrewsbury Road Surgery?

Call 0300 033 7700 or visit its website, shrewsburyroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Shrewsbury Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8QP.

How many patients are registered at Shrewsbury Road Surgery?

Around 17,425 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newham North East 2 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North 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.