GP surgery in Greenwich

Thamesmead Health Centre

4-5 Thames Reach, London, SE28 0NY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,649 patients

Scores 53 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 67% 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.

Average Scores higher than 53% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 12 in Greenwich Based on 86 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 63

  • Easy to get through on the phone60
  • Easy to contact online34
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 39

  • Patients rate the surgery as good54
  • Patients got what they needed28
  • Doctors and nurses listen35
  • Patients trust the staff18
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets47
  • Children vaccinated on time19

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

67%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 67% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 88%
Needs were met 88% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 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 25 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4-5 Thames Reach, London, SE28 0NY
Phone
020 8319 5880
Email
[email protected]
Website
thamesmeadhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Riverview Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02974 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 June 2018

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

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

12,649registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
79.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.7%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma2.9%6.6%
COPD0.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.7%3.0%
Depression8.3%14.3%
Obesity16.1%13.9%
Smoking11.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Plumstead and Wickham Lane Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Thamesmead Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Thamesmead Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8319 5880.

How do patients rate Thamesmead Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Thamesmead Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 67% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 53 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Thamesmead Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Thamesmead Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 June 2018).

What are the opening times of Thamesmead 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 25 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Thamesmead Health Centre?

Call 020 8319 5880 or visit its website, thamesmeadhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4-5 Thames Reach, London, SE28 0NY.

How many patients are registered at Thamesmead Health Centre?

Around 12,649 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Riverview Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.