GP surgery in St John's Wood

Wellington Health Centre

16 Wellington Road, St Johns Wood, London, NW8 9SP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,684 patients

Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 94% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in St John's Wood Based on 105 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 96

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online83
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment87

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen96
  • Patients trust the staff97
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done8
  • Meets NHS clinical targets72
  • Children vaccinated on time49

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone88%
Had their call answered straight away45%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face52%
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 91% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 100% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 53% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 73% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 99% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 79% 57% 76%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 91%
Remote appointment 48% 26% 52%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 99% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 92% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 97%
Needs were met 99% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 71% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 77% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 5 April 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
16 Wellington Road, St Johns Wood, London, NW8 9SP
Phone
020 7722 3382
Website
www.wellingtonhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
St John's Wood & Maida Vale PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87754 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 October 2017

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

6,684registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.6%15.2%
Diabetes4.0%7.9%
Asthma2.7%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression2.0%14.3%
Obesity6.2%13.9%
Smoking11.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4933%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6456%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)59%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Wellington Health Centrethis surgery9491%90%Yes
Ground Floor Lanark Medical CentreLondon, NW8 9NH0.2 miles
St Johns Wood Medical PracticeLondon, NW8 9NH0.2 miles5469%86%Yes
Lisson Grove Health CentreLondon, NW8 8EG0.5 miles1659%65%Yes
Crompton Medical CentreLondon, W2 1ND0.6 miles1051%67%Yes
Third Floor Lanark Road Medical CentreLondon, W9 1NZ0.6 miles7276%87%Yes
Little Venice Medical CentreLondon, W2 1ND0.6 miles8283%87%Yes
The Randolph SurgeryLondon, W9 1NH0.7 miles427%56%Yes
Abbey Medical CentreLondon, NW8 0AG0.7 miles6265%83%Yes
Swiss Cottage SurgeryLondon, NW3 3NP0.7 miles8874%88%Yes

Common questions

Is Wellington Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wellington Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7722 3382.

How do patients rate Wellington Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Wellington Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wellington Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wellington Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 October 2017).

What are the opening times of Wellington Health Centre?

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 5 April 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wellington Health Centre?

Call 020 7722 3382 or visit its website, www.wellingtonhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 16 Wellington Road, St Johns Wood, London, NW8 9SP.

How many patients are registered at Wellington Health Centre?

Around 6,684 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of St John's Wood & Maida Vale PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North 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.