GP surgery in Camden

Swiss Cottage Surgery

2 Winchester Mews, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 3NP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,033 patients

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 74% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 88% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 24 in Camden Based on 85 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 94

  • Easy to get through on the phone73
  • Easy to contact online86
  • Good experience of getting in touch95
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment97

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed30
  • Doctors and nurses listen79
  • Patients trust the staff82
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done62
  • Meets NHS clinical targets66
  • Children vaccinated on time48

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

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 phone19%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 82%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 74%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 54% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 85%
Waiting time was about right 93% 69% 83%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 89%
Needs were met 88% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 81%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 61% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 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 10 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Winchester Mews, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 3NP
Phone
020 7722 2772
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central Camden PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F83665 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 September 2016

This rating is 10 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

17,033registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.1%15.2%
Diabetes2.8%7.9%
Asthma3.9%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.2%3.0%
Depression12.4%14.3%
Obesity6.0%13.9%
Smoking11.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4947%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)71%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review87%66%

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Common questions

Is Swiss Cottage Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Swiss Cottage Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7722 2772.

How do patients rate Swiss Cottage Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Swiss Cottage Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Swiss Cottage Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Swiss Cottage Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Swiss Cottage Surgery?

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 10 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Swiss Cottage Surgery?

Call 020 7722 2772. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Winchester Mews, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 3NP.

How many patients are registered at Swiss Cottage Surgery?

Around 17,033 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central Camden 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.