Now accepting new NHS patients
Higham Hill Medical Centre
NHS GP in Walthamstow
We’re an NHS GP surgery in Higham Hill, Walthamstow E17, welcoming patients from Blackhorse Road, Lloyd Park and across Waltham Forest.
Register online in around five minutes. No proof of address, photo ID or NHS number needed.
87% of patients rated their overall experience as good
The highest result among 15 Walthamstow GP practices in the 2026 National GP Patient Survey.
Waltham Forest average: 71%
- Register even if you live outside the local area, though home visits may not be possible
- 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 person
Alongside our GPs we have practice nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, pharmacists and social prescribers. When you send a request, someone reads it and sends it to whoever can help, which is often quicker than waiting for a GP appointment.
Community and wellbeing
A lot of what affects your health has nothing to do with medicine. Our social prescribers can help with housing, benefits, money worries, work and loneliness. We run a monthly group at Walthamstow parkrun, we have just found a space for community gardening, and we work with local organisations on issues from migrant support to active travel.
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
Patients often ask which is the best GP in Walthamstow. In the latest National GP Patient Survey, 87% of our patients described their overall experience as good, ranking us 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.