GP surgery in Tower Hamlets

St. Katherine's Dock Practice

Flat 12, Nightingale House, 50 Thomas More Street, London, E1W 1UA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,202 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 81% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 11 in Tower Hamlets Based on 121 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 91

  • Easy to get through on the phone84
  • Easy to contact online51
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 89

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff50
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done98
  • Meets NHS clinical targets53
  • Children vaccinated on time100

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

81%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 99% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away48%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 81% 57% 96%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 80%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 100%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 46% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 85% 42% 86%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 98%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 100%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 80%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 94%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 99%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 97%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 100%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 100%
Needs were met 94% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 99%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 95%
Discussed managing condition 59% 43% 69%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 66%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 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 3 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Flat 12, Nightingale House, 50 Thomas More Street, London, E1W 1UA
Phone
020 7488 3653
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tower Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84731 · NHS profile

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
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 August 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?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,202registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes3.7%7.9%
Asthma3.8%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.2%3.0%
Depression10.6%14.3%
Obesity8.6%13.9%
Smoking7.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6487%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)88%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target88%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
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Common questions

Is St. Katherine's Dock Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St. Katherine's Dock Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7488 3653.

How do patients rate St. Katherine's Dock Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at St. Katherine's Dock Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 81% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St. Katherine's Dock Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St. Katherine's Dock Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 August 2019).

What are the opening times of St. Katherine's Dock 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 3 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St. Katherine's Dock Practice?

Call 020 7488 3653. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Flat 12, Nightingale House, 50 Thomas More Street, London, E1W 1UA.

How many patients are registered at St. Katherine's Dock Practice?

Around 2,202 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tower Network 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.