About this practice

Shirley Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at 370 Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8BH. The practice serves 7,408 registered patients.

The practice holds a Requires Improvement rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), indicating areas where the practice needs to make changes, based on its most recent inspection on 6 October 2021. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 76% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 3,511 appointments. 60% were face-to-face consultations, with 20% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (90%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (95%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (100%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 66% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 62%.

Other GP practices nearby include Shirley Medical Extended Access Llp (0 miles), Hartland Way Surgery (0.1 miles, CQC: Good), and Chg Shirley Oaks Hospital (0.7 miles). Compare these practices side by side →