GP surgery in Lewisham

Woodlands Health Centre

4 Edwin Hall Place, London, SE13 6RN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,963 patients

Scores 27 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 27% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 14 in Lewisham Based on 137 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 25

  • Easy to get through on the phone23
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch27
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment43

Quality of care 32

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed17
  • Doctors and nurses listen32
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time58

What patients say

137 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer12%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 30%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 83%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 88%
Needs were met 85% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 21%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 137 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 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4 Edwin Hall Place, London, SE13 6RN
Phone
020 8698 6664
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.woodlandshealth.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Lewisham Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85722 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 October 2016

This rating is 9 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

10,963registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression18.1%14.3%
Obesity19.3%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Woodlands Health Centrethis surgery2747%72%Yes
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Lee Road SurgeryLondon, SE3 9RT1.1 miles7080%86%Yes
The Lewisham Care PartnershipLondon, SE13 7SX1.4 miles728%66%Yes
Oakview Family PracticeBromley, BR1 5NJ1.5 miles6477%88%Yes

Parkview Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 42 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodlands Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodlands Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8698 6664.

How do patients rate Woodlands Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Woodlands Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 27 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodlands Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodlands Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Woodlands Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodlands Health Centre?

Call 020 8698 6664 or visit its website, www.woodlandshealth.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Edwin Hall Place, London, SE13 6RN.

How many patients are registered at Woodlands Health Centre?

Around 10,963 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Lewisham Alliance 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.