Welcome to Gough Walk Surgery
We are a small friendly team. We are here to provide an effective healthcare service in order to meet the medical needs of our patients, and encourage health promotion to improve the health of our patients.
We aim to offer appointments when you want them in comfortable surroundings with polite and friendly staff. We want all patients to get an appointment and a service to suit their lifestyle.
In addition to the GPs we offer a wide range of other services including: Home Visits, Psychologist, Health Visitors, Antenatal Clinic, Blood Clinics, New Patient Health Checks, Nurse Clinics.
COVID-19 Vaccines
We urge everyone aged 40 and above who has not yet had their first vaccine to book on the national booking system or wait to get a text or letter to book at alternative sites.
Anyone over 60 or who is clinical vulnerable (moderate risk) can book on the national site or call their GP.
If you have had your first vaccine, please make sure you have the second vaccine to ensure maximum protection. If you don't hear about your second vaccination and it is more than 77 days since your first vaccine, there's information on how to get your second dose.
There is comprehensive information, guidance and answers to questions, including vaccination information for frontline health and social care staff and carers at COVID-19 Vaccination programme | East London Health & Care Partnership (eastlondonhcp.nhs.uk).
- Getting the help you need
Most consultations are over the phone and via video. This is for everyone's safety. We will assess your situation and invite you into the practice if needed.
We can arrange same-day appointments if you need urgent care but please don't visit without an appointment. Appointments will be held in the best way to keep you safe from COVID.
You can also contact 111, day or night, for other urgent health advice - including if you have concerns about your COVID-19 symptoms.
Please remember that 999 and A&E are for emergencies.
Please help reduce infections, protect the NHS and keep each other safe by following the lastest rules.
Tower Hamlets Primary Care Vaccination Programme
Since December, the Tower Hamlets GP Care Group has been running the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme on behalf of the borough's GP practices. Vaccinations are strictly by appointment only and individuals are contacted in the order of the priority groups identified by NHS England.
- Priority Groups
The eligible priority groups that have been vaccinated by this programme so far in Tower Hamlets are listed on the GP Care Group website. Click here to view eligible groups.
Eligible younger cohorts are advised to visit the National Booking Helpline here
- COVID-19 Helpline
If you're eligible to have the COVID-19 vaccination and would like to book your appointment or need support, please contact the council's COVID-19 helpline on 020 7364 3030.
- Vaccination Sites
COVID-19 vaccinations are available from the Art Pavilion, Mile End Park, Clinton Road, London, E3 4QY.
Mile End Park has produced a map offering a visual, step-free guide from Mile End Underground Station to The Art Pavilion.
- When to book your second dose?
Just like the first dose, eligible individuals will be contacted when it is time for them to have their second dose. However, the GP Care Group has provided a second dose eligibility window here.
Find out more about the vaccination programme on the GP Care Group's website.
More information can be found on Tower Hamlets Council's website.
Making an appointment
Appointments can be made by calling our reception on 020 7515 4701 between 8am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively you can book an appointment online.
Please read our ‘Did Not Attend Policy’
- Changes to Appointments System at Gough Walk Practice
We are open for medical advice and treatment but have made significant changes to our appointments system in response to coronavirus following NHS guidance.
You will be offered a telephone consultation or e-consult first, rather than booking a face-to-face GP appointment directly.
Opening hours
Our reception is open:
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.30pm
Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm (The Practice will close at 1.00pm if no Hub Clinic available)*
Phone: 020 7515 4701 (Our phone lines are open from 8.00am to 6.30pm (Wednesday the lines will close from 1.00pm to 2.00pm)
*The Practice is currently open on select Saturday's
Cancelling an appointment
Please help us to help you by always cancelling appointments when you can’t attend! Our cancellation line is 020 7515 4701. Please put it in your mobile phone! We can always use the appointment for someone else.
Important Information about COVID-19
If you or anyone in your household has a high temperature or a new, continuous cough, please DO NOT come to the practice.
Please click on the link below for further information:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
Pram and wheelchair access available