GP surgery in Bromley-by-Bow

Wellington Way Health Centre

Wellington Way Centre, 1a Wellington Way, London, E3 4NE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,035 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 15% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Bromley-by-Bow Based on 93 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 15

  • Easy to get through on the phone33
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment7

Quality of care 21

  • Patients rate the surgery as good15
  • Patients got what they needed43
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff6
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets42
  • Children vaccinated on time31

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 53% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 56%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 50% 69% 53%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 81% 92% 89%
Needs were met 90% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 3 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Wellington Way Centre, 1a Wellington Way, London, E3 4NE
Phone
020 8980 3676
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bromley by Bow and Stepney Health Cic PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84118 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 February 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

12,035registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension6.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.9%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.3%3.0%
Depression12.2%14.3%
Obesity10.0%13.9%
Smoking17.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target88%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Wellington Way Health Centrethis surgery1553%67%Yes
Harley Grove Medical CentreLondon, E3 2AT0.2 miles2151%66%Yes
Tredegar PracticeLondon, E3 5JD0.5 miles4674%74%Yes
St Andrews Health CentreLondon, E3 3FF0.5 miles630%42%Yes
St. Stephens Health CentreLondon, E3 5ED0.5 miles1438%64%Yes
The Grove Road SurgeryLondon, E3 5TW0.7 miles3570%73%Yes
Ruston Street ClinicLondon, E3 2LR0.7 miles1562%65%Yes
Suttons Wharf Health CentreLondon, E2 0FA0.8 miles449%61%Yes
Harford Health CentreLondon, E1 4FG0.8 miles1138%60%Yes
XX Place Health CentreLondon, E1 4DG0.8 miles543%59%Yes

Tredegar Practice is 0.5 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Wellington Way Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wellington Way Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8980 3676.

How do patients rate Wellington Way Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Wellington Way Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wellington Way Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wellington Way Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 February 2024).

What are the opening times of Wellington Way 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 3 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wellington Way Health Centre?

Call 020 8980 3676. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Wellington Way Centre, 1a Wellington Way, London, E3 4NE.

How many patients are registered at Wellington Way Health Centre?

Around 12,035 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bromley by Bow and Stepney Health Cic 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.