These are the five best and worst GP surgeries in Lewisham for making appointments in 2023 – according to the patients who use them.

The GP Patient Survey for NHS England is an independent survey allowing patients to score their GP practice on several factors, from ease in making an appointment to the level of care they receive.

This year 70,000 responses were received - with 34,500 patients taking part online.

Previously we covered the five best and worst GP surgeries in Lewisham for overall satisfaction rated by patients.

We’ve rounded up the five best and worst GP surgeries in Lewisham for experience of making an appointment according to the 2023 GP Patient Survey for NHS England.

Below is a chart showing how each GP surgery in Lewisham was scored by patients.

These were the ones that made the list:

The five best surgeries for making an appointment

  • Oakview Family Practice in Downham received a 74.05 per cent rating.
  • Lee Road Surgery in Blackheath received a 73.73 per cent rating.
  • Deptford Medical Centre in New Cross received a 69.30 per cent rating.
  • Downham Family Medical Practice in Downham received a 62.73 per cent rating.
  • Grove Medical Centre in Deptford received a 58.71 per cent rating.

The five worst surgeries for making an appointment

  • Vesta Road Surgery in Lewisham received a 37.32 per cent rating.
  • The Lewisham Care Partnership in Lewisham received a 33.89 per cent rating.
  • Vale Medical Centre in Forest Hill received a 33.58 per cent rating.
  • Sydenham Green Group Practice in Sydenham received a 29.60 per cent rating.
  • The Qrp Surgery in New Cross Gate received a 21.79 per cent rating.
  • We have contacted South East London Integrated Care System for comment.