GP surgery in Chislehurst

The Chislehurst Partnership

42 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good24,070 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 40% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 115 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 16

  • Easy to get through on the phone14
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch29
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 27

  • Patients rate the surgery as good17
  • Patients got what they needed73
  • Doctors and nurses listen36
  • Patients trust the staff32
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time32

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 69% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face78%
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 40% 57% 21%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 17%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 81% 93% 76%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 33%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 44%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 91%
Needs were met 94% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 12 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
42 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ
Phone
020 8295 8280
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Mottingham, Downham & Chislehurst PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G84010 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

the Woodlands Practice
11 Red Hill, Chislehurst, BR7 6DB

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 September 2016

This rating is 9 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

24,070registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression12.2%14.3%
Obesity10.4%13.9%
Smoking8.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review47%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Chislehurst Partnershipthis surgery2040%68%Yes
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New Eltham and Blackfen Medical CentreLondon, SE9 3PT1.1 miles4860%78%Yes
Woodlands SurgerySidcup, DA15 8DF1.7 miles5647%83%Yes
Sidcup Medical CentreSidcup, DA14 6BU1.7 miles330%63%Yes
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South View PartnershipBromley, BR1 3DR2.0 miles4553%78%Yes
Broomwood Health CentreOrpington, BR5 2JP2.1 miles1855%73%Yes
Eltham Palace SurgeryLondon, SE9 5DQ2.2 miles1465%69%

Elmstead Medical Clinic is 0.9 miles away, scores 62 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Chislehurst Partnership taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Chislehurst Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8295 8280.

How do patients rate The Chislehurst Partnership?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at The Chislehurst Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Chislehurst Partnership?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Chislehurst Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 September 2016).

What are the opening times of The Chislehurst Partnership?

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 12 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Chislehurst Partnership?

Call 020 8295 8280. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 42 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ.

Does The Chislehurst Partnership have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Chislehurst Partnership also runs the Woodlands Practice (11 Red Hill, Chislehurst, BR7 6DB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Chislehurst Partnership?

Around 24,070 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Mottingham, Downham & Chislehurst 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.