GP surgery in Southwark

The Lordship Lane Surgery

417 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement5,057 patients

Scores 44 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 44% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 11 in Southwark Based on 108 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 59

  • Easy to get through on the phone59
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch84
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment41

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good61
  • Patients got what they needed30
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff54
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done2
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time2

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 33%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 52% 31% 55%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 62%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 80%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 98%
Needs were met 88% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 57%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 7:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 August 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
417 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN
Phone
020 8693 2912
Website
www.thelordshiplanesurgery.net
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Southwark PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85681 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 20 July 2023

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,057registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.9%15.2%
Diabetes10.3%7.9%
Asthma3.9%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.2%3.0%
Depression13.1%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking16.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4945%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)51%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)72%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target41%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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The Three Zero Six Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Lordship Lane Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Lordship Lane Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8693 2912.

How do patients rate The Lordship Lane Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at The Lordship Lane Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 44 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Lordship Lane Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Lordship Lane Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 20 July 2023).

What are the opening times of The Lordship Lane Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 August 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Lordship Lane Surgery?

Call 020 8693 2912 or visit its website, www.thelordshiplanesurgery.net. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 417 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN.

How many patients are registered at The Lordship Lane Surgery?

Around 5,057 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Southwark 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.