GP surgery in Plumstead

Waverley PMS

37 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,428 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 70% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Plumstead Based on 112 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 53

  • Easy to get through on the phone66
  • Easy to contact online86
  • Good experience of getting in touch72
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 18

  • Patients rate the surgery as good34
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen30
  • Patients trust the staff25
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done11
  • Meets NHS clinical targets8
  • Children vaccinated on time2

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone55%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day9%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 75% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 50% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 90%
Needs were met 89% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 49% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 7:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
37 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QU
Phone
020 8102 2324
Email
[email protected] (Prescription requests only)
Website
www.waverleypractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Heritage PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83635 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 July 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

4,428registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.3%15.2%
Diabetes14.7%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression10.1%14.3%
Obesity18.6%13.9%
Smoking12.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Glyndon PMS is 0.4 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Waverley PMS taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Waverley PMS was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8102 2324.

How do patients rate Waverley PMS?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Waverley PMS said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Waverley PMS?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Waverley PMS as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 July 2026).

What are the opening times of Waverley PMS?

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 7:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Waverley PMS?

Call 020 8102 2324 or visit its website, www.waverleypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 37 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QU.

How many patients are registered at Waverley PMS?

Around 4,428 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Heritage 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.