Now accepting new NHS patients
Join Higham Hill Medical Centre
Register with our NHS GP practice online in about five minutes. You do not need proof of address, photo ID or an NHS number.
1st of 15 Walthamstow GP practices for overall patient experience
vs 71% across Waltham Forest
2026 National GP Patient Survey.
See our results- Register even if you live outside the local area
- Open weekdays 8am to 6.30pm
- Step-free entrance and accessible consulting rooms
- Free interpreting available
What do you need today?
The easiest way to contact us is online. You can also call us or visit the surgery during opening hours, and our reception team can help if you cannot use the online form.
I need medical help
Tell us what is wrong online. Our clinical team will review your request and arrange the most appropriate help, such as an appointment, telephone advice or another service.
I need a repeat prescription
Order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or your online account, without calling us.
I need a fit note, letter or other help
Fit notes, letters, forms, referrals and test result queries all go through the same online form.
I need help right now
For a life-threatening emergency call 999. For urgent advice when we are closed, call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.
Care from the right member of our team
Our team includes GPs, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, pharmacists and social prescribers. We will direct your request to the person best placed to help.
More than medical appointments
Health is shaped by more than medical care. Our team can connect you with local support for housing, benefits, finances, work, loneliness and wellbeing.
We are also part of the community we serve, working with local organisations and supporting activities including community gardening, parkrun, active travel, migrant support and local events.
Practice updates
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Community gardening space agreed
We have just agreed a local space to run community gardening for patient wellbeing. We aim to get the group set up soon.
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We are a parkrun practice
Higham Hill Medical Centre is a parkrun practice linked with Walthamstow parkrun. We aim to meet on the first Saturday of every month and new members are always welcome.
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87% of patients rate their experience positively
In the latest National GP Patient Survey, 87% of our patients described their overall experience of the practice as good. We ranked first out of 15 GP practices in Walthamstow.
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Where to find us
258-260 Higham Hill RoadWalthamstowLondonE17 5RQNearest station: Blackhorse Road. Bus routes include the 158.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday:
- 8am to 6.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday:
- Closed
Evening and weekend appointments are also available locally. See extended access.
Speak to us
For most medical and administrative requests, the quickest way to contact us is online.
Directions, parking and accessCare Quality Commission rating
Our overall CQC rating is Good, inspected 22 November 2021.
Ready to join the practice?
Registering takes about five minutes online. Already a patient? Contact us online for medical advice, appointments and administrative requests.