GP surgery in Sidcup
Sidcup Medical Centre
2 Church Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6BU
Scores 3 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% 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 Good 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 4
- Easy to get through on the phone5
- Easy to contact online40
- Good experience of getting in touch6
- Did not wait too long for the appointment4
Quality of care 3
- Patients rate the surgery as good9
- Patients got what they needed7
- Doctors and nurses listen4
- Patients trust the staff19
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done6
- Meets NHS clinical targets28
- Children vaccinated on time18
What patients say
120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
30%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
62%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+10
change since last year
2025: 52% · 2026: 63%
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% | 25% |
| Easy to contact via website | 54% | 58% | 50% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 45% | 54% | 46% |
| Reception staff helpful | 78% | 85% | 68% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 37% | 31% | 33% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 37% | 42% | 40% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 77% | 84% | 87% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 88% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 54% | 73% | 57% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 74% | 57% | 66% |
| Waiting time was about right | 46% | 69% | 45% |
| Remote appointment | 15% | 26% | 16% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 74% | 87% | 77% |
| Treated with care and concern | 77% | 86% | 63% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 62% | 75% | 50% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 79% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 83% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 79% |
| Needs were met | 81% | 90% | 83% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 62% | 77% | 52% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 71% | 79% | 75% |
| Supported by local services | 72% | 70% | 66% |
| Discussed managing condition | 29% | 43% | 26% |
| Agreed a care plan | 58% | 46% | 64% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 20 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 2 Church Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6BU
- Phone
- 020 8302 1114
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.sidcupmedicalcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Frognal PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G83066 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Burnt Oak Lane
- 231 Burnt Oak Lane, Frognal, Sidcup, DA15 9BQ · 02083002747
- Sidcup Medical Centre (Crook Log Surgery)
- 19 Crook Log, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DZ
- Sidcup Medical Centre (Thanet Road Surgery)
- 63 Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP
- Station Road Surgery
- 69 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DS
Access and facilities
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 16.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 68% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 66% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 69% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 66% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 35% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 3 | 30% | 63% | Yes |
| Barnard Medical GroupSidcup, DA14 4TA | 0.3 miles | 15 | 46% | 70% | Yes |
| Station Road SurgerySidcup, DA15 7DS | 0.6 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Woodlands SurgerySidcup, DA15 8DF | 1.3 miles | 56 | 47% | 83% | Yes |
| Broomwood Health CentreOrpington, BR5 2JP | 1.4 miles | 18 | 55% | 73% | Yes |
| New Eltham and Blackfen Medical CentreLondon, SE9 3PT | 1.6 miles | 48 | 60% | 78% | Yes |
| The Chislehurst PartnershipChislehurst, BR7 5AQ | 1.7 miles | 20 | 40% | 68% | Yes |
| Elmstead Medical ClinicLondon, SE9 3JD | 2.1 miles | 62 | 76% | 85% | Yes |
| Ingleton Avenue SurgeryWelling, DA16 2JZ | 2.1 miles | 92 | 99% | 93% | Yes |
| Plas Meddyg SurgeryBexley, DA5 1HU | 2.1 miles | 50 | 71% | 84% | Yes |
Barnard Medical Group is 0.3 miles away, scores 15 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Sidcup Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Sidcup Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8302 1114.
How do patients rate Sidcup Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Sidcup 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 3 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Sidcup Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Sidcup Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 June 2026).
What are the opening times of Sidcup 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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Sidcup Medical Centre?
Call 020 8302 1114 or visit its website, www.sidcupmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Church Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6BU.
Does Sidcup Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Sidcup Medical Centre also runs Burnt Oak Lane (231 Burnt Oak Lane, Frognal, Sidcup, DA15 9BQ) and Sidcup Medical Centre (Crook Log Surgery) (19 Crook Log, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DZ) and Sidcup Medical Centre (Thanet Road Surgery) (63 Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP) and Station Road Surgery (69 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DS). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Sidcup Medical Centre?
Around 20,644 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Frognal 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.