GP surgery in Greenwich

Woodlands Surgery

2 Woodland Walk, Off Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9UB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,951 patients

Scores 40 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 65% 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 40% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 12 in Greenwich 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 54

  • Easy to get through on the phone55
  • Easy to contact online42
  • Good experience of getting in touch46
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 23

  • Patients rate the surgery as good32
  • Patients got what they needed16
  • Doctors and nurses listen42
  • Patients trust the staff7
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets58
  • Children vaccinated on time44

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone27%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 85% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 88%
Needs were met 85% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 69%

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 10 February 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Woodland Walk, Off Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9UB
Phone
020 8858 0689
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Greenwich West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83651 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Ratnarajan & Partner
67 Charlton Road, London, SE3 8TJ

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 29 September 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

5,951registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma4.9%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression11.7%14.3%
Obesity12.3%13.9%
Smoking14.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Docklands Medical CentreLondon, E14 9WU1.2 miles3866%75%Yes

Blackheath Standard PMS is 0.8 miles away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodlands Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodlands Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8858 0689.

How do patients rate Woodlands Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Woodlands Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 40 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 Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodlands Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Woodlands Surgery?

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 10 February 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodlands Surgery?

Call 020 8858 0689. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Woodland Walk, Off Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9UB.

Does Woodlands Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Woodlands Surgery also runs Dr Ratnarajan & Partner (67 Charlton Road, London, SE3 8TJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Woodlands Surgery?

Around 5,951 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Greenwich West 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.