GP surgery in Charlton

Valentine Health Partnership

25-27 John Wilson Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6PZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good32,186 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 30 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 52% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 30% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Charlton Based on 160 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 32

  • Easy to get through on the phone32
  • Easy to contact online41
  • Good experience of getting in touch38
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment36

Quality of care 28

  • Patients rate the surgery as good40
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen14
  • Patients trust the staff36
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time15

What patients say

160 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 88%
Needs were met 89% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 160 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 8pm
Friday8am to 8pm
Saturday9am to 2pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
25-27 John Wilson Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6PZ
Phone
020 8319 5400
Website
www.valentinehealth.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Valentine Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83067 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Frances Street Surgery
184 Frances Street, London, SE18 5JS
Holburne Road Surgery
201-203 Holburne Road, London, SE3 8HQ · 0208 3198400

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 1 September 2025

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

32,186registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.0%7.9%
Asthma4.4%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.3%3.0%
Depression11.8%14.3%
Obesity19.6%13.9%
Smoking15.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Glyndon PMS is 0.8 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Valentine Health Partnership taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Valentine Health Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8319 5400.

How do patients rate Valentine Health Partnership?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Valentine Health Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 30 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Valentine Health Partnership?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Valentine Health Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 September 2025).

What are the opening times of Valentine Health Partnership?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Valentine Health Partnership?

Call 020 8319 5400 or visit its website, www.valentinehealth.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 25-27 John Wilson Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6PZ.

Does Valentine Health Partnership have a branch surgery?

Yes. Valentine Health Partnership also runs Frances Street Surgery (184 Frances Street, London, SE18 5JS) and Holburne Road Surgery (201-203 Holburne Road, London, SE3 8HQ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Valentine Health Partnership?

Around 32,186 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Valentine Health 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.