GP surgery in Lewisham

The Lewisham Care Partnership

56-60 Loampit Hill, Lewisham, London, SE13 7SX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good52,631 patients

Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 28% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 7% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 14 in Lewisham Based on 184 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 5

  • Easy to get through on the phone4
  • Easy to contact online28
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment7

Quality of care 13

  • Patients rate the surgery as good14
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen15
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done22
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time29

What patients say

184 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

28%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 55% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone41%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away54%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 28% 57% 27%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 26%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 27%
Reception staff helpful 71% 85% 65%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 42%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 44%
Waiting time was about right 50% 69% 41%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 85%
Needs were met 87% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 55%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 184 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
56-60 Loampit Hill, Lewisham, London, SE13 7SX
Phone
020 8692 1354
Website
www.thelewishamcarepartnership.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Lewisham Care Partnership PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85038 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Belmont Hill Surgery
36 Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5AY
Hilly Fields Medical Centre
172 Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1JN
Honor Oak Health Centre
20-21 Turnham Road, London, SE4 2LA
Morden Hill Surgery
21-23 Morden Hill, London, SE13 7NN

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 November 2025

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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

52,631registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression12.7%14.3%
Obesity11.8%13.9%
Smoking16.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Triangle Group Practice LimitedLondon, SE13 6DQ0.8 miles1150%68%Yes

Plumbridge Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Lewisham Care Partnership taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Lewisham Care Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8692 1354.

How do patients rate The Lewisham Care Partnership?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at The Lewisham Care Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 28% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Lewisham Care Partnership?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Lewisham Care Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 November 2025).

What are the opening times of The Lewisham Care 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 3 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Lewisham Care Partnership?

Call 020 8692 1354 or visit its website, www.thelewishamcarepartnership.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 56-60 Loampit Hill, Lewisham, London, SE13 7SX.

Does The Lewisham Care Partnership have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Lewisham Care Partnership also runs Belmont Hill Surgery (36 Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5AY) and Hilly Fields Medical Centre (172 Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1JN) and Honor Oak Health Centre (20-21 Turnham Road, London, SE4 2LA) and Morden Hill Surgery (21-23 Morden Hill, London, SE13 7NN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Lewisham Care Partnership?

Around 52,631 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Lewisham Care Partnership 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.