GP surgery in Tottenham

Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre

4 Creighton Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8NW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,371 patients

Scores 19 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 41% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 19% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 6 in Tottenham Based on 83 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone15
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch12
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment68

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good39
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff29
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done15
  • Meets NHS clinical targets16
  • Children vaccinated on time1

What patients say

83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

41%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 69% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day48%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face63%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 41% 57% 37%
Easy to contact via website 28% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 63% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 10% 42% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 72%
Remote appointment 37% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 86%
Needs were met 86% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 64% 79% 52%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 83 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 22 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4 Creighton Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8NW
Phone
020 8275 6410
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - North East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85030 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 February 2018

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

13,371registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.0%15.2%
Diabetes10.9%7.9%
Asthma4.7%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression11.9%14.3%
Obesity19.0%13.9%
Smoking20.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4954%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Common questions

Is Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8275 6410.

How do patients rate Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 41% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 19 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 February 2018).

What are the opening times of Somerset Gardens Family Health 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 22 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre?

Call 020 8275 6410. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Creighton Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8NW.

How many patients are registered at Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre?

Around 13,371 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - North East 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.