GP surgery in Limehouse

The Limehouse Practice

11 Gill Street, Poplar, London, E14 8HQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,250 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 50% 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 6% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Limehouse 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 8

  • Easy to get through on the phone29
  • Easy to contact online4
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 7

  • Patients rate the surgery as good9
  • Patients got what they needed3
  • Doctors and nurses listen6
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done78
  • Meets NHS clinical targets15
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day9%
Waited more than a week58%
Were seen face to face74%
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 50% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 29% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 52%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 42% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 75% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 80% 92% 91%
Needs were met 78% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 61% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 47% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 50%

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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
11 Gill Street, Poplar, London, E14 8HQ
Phone
020 7515 2211
Website
www.limehousepractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tower Hamlets Network 7 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84054 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 July 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

12,250registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression12.6%14.3%
Obesity14.0%13.9%
Smoking16.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4950%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)83%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target89%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check94%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Limehouse →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Limehouse Practicethis surgery650%62%Yes
Harford Health CentreLondon, E1 4FG0.6 miles1138%60%Yes
The Chrisp Street Hth CentreLondon, E14 6PG0.7 miles2665%69%Yes
Gough Walk PracticeLondon, E14 0EY0.7 miles148%49%Yes
The Barkantine PracticeLondon, E14 8JH0.7 miles128%46%Yes
The Jubilee Street Practice LtdLondon, E1 0LS1.0 miles1950%71%Yes
Aberfeldy PracticeLondon, E14 0XA1.0 miles5770%77%Yes
Wellington Way Health CentreLondon, E3 4NE1.0 miles1553%67%Yes
XX Place Health CentreLondon, E1 4DG1.1 miles543%59%Yes
St Andrews Health CentreLondon, E3 3FF1.1 miles630%42%Yes

The Chrisp Street Hth Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 26 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Limehouse Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Limehouse Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7515 2211.

How do patients rate The Limehouse Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at The Limehouse Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Limehouse Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Limehouse Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 July 2016).

What are the opening times of The Limehouse 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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Limehouse Practice?

Call 020 7515 2211 or visit its website, www.limehousepractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 11 Gill Street, Poplar, London, E14 8HQ.

How many patients are registered at The Limehouse Practice?

Around 12,250 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tower Hamlets Network 7 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.