GP surgery in Canning Town

The Ruiz Medical Practice

2 St. Luke's Square, Canning Town, London, E16 1HT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,160 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 60% of patients say their experience is good and 62% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Canning Town Based on 91 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 20

  • Easy to get through on the phone50
  • Easy to contact online23
  • Good experience of getting in touch19
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment9

Quality of care 7

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed16
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done35
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time11

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

60%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 60%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away43%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day4%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face54%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 32% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 74% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 45% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 25%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 79% 93% 75%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 38%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 49%
Remote appointment 46% 26% 57%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 74% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 73% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 79%
Needs were met 85% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 60% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 48%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

What patients tell us

From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.

Tell us about this surgery

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

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 November 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 St. Luke's Square, Canning Town, London, E16 1HT
Phone
020 3474 5866
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.theruizmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South One Newham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84666 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 March 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

6,160registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.6%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma3.7%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.2%3.0%
Depression12.3%14.3%
Obesity13.0%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Canning Town →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Ruiz Medical Practicethis surgery1262%60%Yes
Community Dermatology ClinicLondon, E16 1LQ0.1 mile
Custom House SurgeryLondon, E16 3NA0.5 miles1245%72%Yes
Star Lane Medical CentreLondon, E16 4QH0.6 miles2157%62%Yes
Aberfeldy PracticeLondon, E14 0XA0.8 miles5770%77%Yes
Balaam Street PracticeLondon, E13 8AF1.0 miles3057%74%Yes
Glen Road Medical CentreLondon, E13 8RU1.1 miles953%67%Yes
Greengate Medical CentreLondon, E13 8PS1.1 miles4582%82%Yes
Gough Walk PracticeLondon, E14 0EY1.1 miles148%49%Yes
The Chrisp Street Hth CentreLondon, E14 6PG1.2 miles2665%69%Yes

Aberfeldy Practice is 0.8 miles away, scores 57 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Ruiz Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Ruiz Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3474 5866.

How do patients rate The Ruiz Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 60% of patients at The Ruiz Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Ruiz Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Ruiz Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 March 2020).

What are the opening times of The Ruiz Medical 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 12 November 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Ruiz Medical Practice?

Call 020 3474 5866 or visit its website, www.theruizmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 St. Luke's Square, Canning Town, London, E16 1HT.

How many patients are registered at The Ruiz Medical Practice?

Around 6,160 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South One Newham 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.