GP surgery in Stoke Newington

Spring Hill Practice

Belfast Road, London, N16 6UH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,188 patients

Scores 79 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 79% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Stoke Newington 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone79
  • Easy to contact online92
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment60

Quality of care 70

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen81
  • Patients trust the staff57
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done59
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time0

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away50%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 75%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 66% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 92%
Needs were met 93% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 63%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 43%

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 7:30pm
Tuesday8am to 7:30pm
Wednesday8am to 7:30pm
Thursday8am to 7:30pm
Friday8am to 7:30pm
SaturdayClosed
Sunday10am to 4pm

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Belfast Road, London, N16 6UH
Phone
020 8806 6993
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Springfield Park PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y03049 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Oldhill Street
19-21 Oldhill Street, London, N16 6LD

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 April 2019

This rating is 7 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?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

17,188registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.1%15.2%
Diabetes6.1%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression14.3%14.3%
Obesity14.4%13.9%
Smoking16.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target89%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Spring Hill Practicethis surgery7978%88%Yes
Fountayne Road Medical PracticeLondon, N16 7EA0.3 miles744%60%Yes
The Surgery (Brooke Road)London, N16 7LR0.4 miles7284%82%Yes
Healy Medical CentreLondon, E5 9DH0.5 miles4679%79%Yes
Stamford Hill Group PracticeLondon, N16 6UA0.6 miles1731%70%Yes
Barton House Group PracticeLondon, N16 9JT0.6 miles6254%81%Yes
The Nightingale PracticeLondon, E5 8BY0.6 miles7276%85%Yes
The Surgery (Cranwich Road)London, N16 5JF0.7 miles342%49%Yes
Somerford Grove PracticeLondon, N16 7UA0.8 miles6868%90%Yes
The Allerton Road SurgeryLondon, N16 5UF0.8 miles3774%76%Yes

Common questions

Is Spring Hill Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Spring Hill Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8806 6993.

How do patients rate Spring Hill Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Spring Hill Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 79 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Spring Hill Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Spring Hill Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 April 2019).

What are the opening times of Spring Hill Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:30pm, Thursday 8am to 7:30pm, Friday 8am to 7:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday 10am to 4pm. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Spring Hill Practice?

Call 020 8806 6993. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Belfast Road, London, N16 6UH.

Does Spring Hill Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Spring Hill Practice also runs Oldhill Street (19-21 Oldhill Street, London, N16 6LD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Spring Hill Practice?

Around 17,188 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Springfield Park 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.