GP surgery in East Ham

Wordsworth Health Centre

19 Wordsworth Avenue, London, E12 6SU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,626 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 10 in East Ham Based on 95 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 6

  • Easy to get through on the phone22
  • Easy to contact online21
  • Good experience of getting in touch6
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment3

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed17
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff39
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done55
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

55%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 55% · 2026: 55%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone51%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day3%
Waited more than a week47%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 44% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 67% 85% 62%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 49%
Sees preferred clinician 6% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 65% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 80% 93% 83%
Good experience of contacting 53% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 43% 69% 33%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 73% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 72%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 81%
Needs were met 85% 90% 77%
Overall
Overall experience good 55% 77% 55%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 62%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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 6 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
19 Wordsworth Avenue, London, E12 6SU
Phone
020 8548 5960
Website
wordsworthhealthcentre.gpsurgery.net
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Newham North East 2 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84074 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 January 2025

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

10,626registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.9%15.2%
Diabetes13.7%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression9.5%14.3%
Obesity21.0%13.9%
Smoking12.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4954%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Wordsworth Health Centrethis surgery646%55%Yes
E12 Medical CentreLondon, E12 6SJ0.1 mile9183%93%Yes
Plashet Harmony PracticeLondon, E7 8QR0.2 miles3355%72%Yes
Shrewsbury Road SurgeryLondon, E7 8QP0.3 miles2555%73%Yes
Lathom Road Medical CentreLondon, E6 2DU0.3 miles4660%76%Yes
Newham Transitional PracticeLondon, E12 6AQ0.5 miles8385%88%Yes
E12 HealthLondon, E12 6AQ0.5 miles747%61%Yes
Birchdale Road Medical CentreLondon, E7 8AR0.6 miles6085%79%Yes
Dr CM Patel's SurgeryLondon, E7 8LZ0.6 miles9488%90%Yes
Aspire Medical CentreLondon, E6 1FL0.6 miles1357%70%Yes

E12 Medical Centre is 0.1 mile away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Wordsworth Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wordsworth Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8548 5960.

How do patients rate Wordsworth Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at Wordsworth Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wordsworth Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wordsworth Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 January 2025).

What are the opening times of Wordsworth 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 6 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wordsworth Health Centre?

Call 020 8548 5960 or visit its website, wordsworthhealthcentre.gpsurgery.net. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 19 Wordsworth Avenue, London, E12 6SU.

How many patients are registered at Wordsworth Health Centre?

Around 10,626 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newham North East 2 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.