GP surgery in Merton

Wide Way Medical Centre

Wide Way, Mitcham, CR4 1BP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding15,476 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 18 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 18% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 12 in Merton Based on 90 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 8

  • Easy to get through on the phone17
  • Easy to contact online13
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment12

Quality of care 38

  • Patients rate the surgery as good19
  • Patients got what they needed44
  • Doctors and nurses listen89
  • Patients trust the staff43
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets11
  • Children vaccinated on time4

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 39% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 82% 93% 81%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 54% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 90%
Needs were met 90% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 8pm
Tuesday7:30am to 8pm
Wednesday7:30am to 8pm
Thursday7:30am to 8pm
Friday7:30am to 8pm
Saturday8am to 8pm
Sunday8am to 8pm

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 October 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Wide Way, Mitcham, CR4 1BP
Phone
020 8623 1300
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Morden Plus Health Partners PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H85029 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 5 November 2018

This rating is 7 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

15,476registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression12.8%14.3%
Obesity15.7%13.9%
Smoking13.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%

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Fairview Medical Centre is 0.8 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Wide Way Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wide Way Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8623 1300.

How do patients rate Wide Way Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Wide Way Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 18 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wide Way Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wide Way Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 5 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Wide Way Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 8pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 8pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 8pm, Thursday 7:30am to 8pm, Friday 7:30am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 8pm, Sunday 8am to 8pm. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 October 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wide Way Medical Centre?

Call 020 8623 1300. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Wide Way, Mitcham, CR4 1BP.

How many patients are registered at Wide Way Medical Centre?

Around 15,476 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Morden Plus Health Partners PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West 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.