GP surgery in Westminster

Soho Square General Practice

1st Floor, 1 Frith Street, London, W1D 3HZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,200 patients

Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 77% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 70% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 25 in Westminster Based on 89 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 70

  • Easy to get through on the phone77
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch82
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment49

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed67
  • Doctors and nurses listen65
  • Patients trust the staff84
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done8
  • Meets NHS clinical targets37
  • Children vaccinated on time14

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

77%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+18

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away36%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 77% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 70% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 88%
Needs were met 93% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 49%
Discussed managing condition 60% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 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 8 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1st Floor, 1 Frith Street, London, W1D 3HZ
Phone
020 3405 6570
Email
[email protected]
Website
sohosquaregp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West End & Marylebone PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87714 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Translation services
  • Tube station nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 December 2021

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

6,200registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension6.7%15.2%
Diabetes3.7%7.9%
Asthma2.5%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.9%3.0%
Depression6.2%14.3%
Obesity3.5%13.9%
Smoking15.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4937%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6459%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)61%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review55%66%

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Great Chapel Street Medical Centre is under 0.1 miles away, scores 100 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Soho Square General Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Soho Square General Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3405 6570.

How do patients rate Soho Square General Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Soho Square General Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Soho Square General Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Soho Square General Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 December 2021).

What are the opening times of Soho Square General Practice?

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 8 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Soho Square General Practice?

Call 020 3405 6570 or visit its website, sohosquaregp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1st Floor, 1 Frith Street, London, W1D 3HZ.

How many patients are registered at Soho Square General Practice?

Around 6,200 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West End & Marylebone PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North 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.