GP surgery in Southwark

The New Mill Street Surgery

1 Wolseley Street, London, SE1 2BP

Taking on new patients7,373 patients

Scores 43 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 43% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 11 in Southwark Based on 122 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 44

  • Easy to get through on the phone71
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch53
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 43

  • Patients rate the surgery as good35
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen21
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done84
  • Meets NHS clinical targets88
  • Children vaccinated on time82

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week55%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 66%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 52% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 94%
Needs were met 87% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 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 8 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Wolseley Street, London, SE1 2BP
Phone
020 7252 1817
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.newmillstreet.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Southwark PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85705 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,373registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.6%15.2%
Diabetes3.0%7.9%
Asthma3.7%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.0%3.0%
Depression9.4%14.3%
Obesity5.8%13.9%
Smoking8.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check95%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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St. Katherine's Dock Practice is 0.5 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The New Mill Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The New Mill Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7252 1817.

How do patients rate The New Mill Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at The New Mill Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 43 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of The New Mill Street Surgery?

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 8 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The New Mill Street Surgery?

Call 020 7252 1817 or visit its website, www.newmillstreet.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Wolseley Street, London, SE1 2BP.

How many patients are registered at The New Mill Street Surgery?

Around 7,373 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North 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.