GP surgery in Stratford

The Vicarage Lane Surgery

Vicarage Lane Health Centre, 10 Vicarage Lane, London, E15 4ES

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,537 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 54% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Stratford Based on 84 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone19
  • Easy to contact online19
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment0

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed1
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff1
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done44
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time54

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

54%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 54%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer16%
Knew what would happen next straight away31%

The appointment

Were seen the same day4%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face40%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)54%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 43% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 33% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 65% 85% 67%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 19% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 62% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 53% 93% 82%
Good experience of contacting 52% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 33% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 32% 69% 42%
Remote appointment 60% 26% 47%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 70% 86% 73%
Considered mental wellbeing 57% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 79% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 74% 92% 83%
Needs were met 76% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 54% 77% 63%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 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 21 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Vicarage Lane Health Centre, 10 Vicarage Lane, London, E15 4ES
Phone
020 3817 8300
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stratford PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84730 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 July 2022

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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

9,537registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.1%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma3.1%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression7.9%14.3%
Obesity12.3%13.9%
Smoking17.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4942%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Vicarage Lane Surgerythis surgery444%54%Yes
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East End Medical CentreLondon, E13 0QA0.7 miles6065%85%Yes
Upton Lane Medical CentreLondon, E7 9PB0.7 miles1860%70%Yes

Newham Vicarage Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Vicarage Lane Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Vicarage Lane Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3817 8300.

How do patients rate The Vicarage Lane Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 54% of patients at The Vicarage Lane Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Vicarage Lane Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Vicarage Lane Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 July 2022).

What are the opening times of The Vicarage Lane 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 21 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Vicarage Lane Surgery?

Call 020 3817 8300. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Vicarage Lane Health Centre, 10 Vicarage Lane, London, E15 4ES.

How many patients are registered at The Vicarage Lane Surgery?

Around 9,537 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stratford 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.