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Welcome to Victoria Medical Centre
29 Upper Tachbrook Street, London SW1V 1SN
Situated in the heart of London, Victoria Medical Centre offers healthcare for everyone.
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm
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About the practice
Victoria Medical Centre is one of the oldest practices in Westminster and has been in existence since before the NHS began. The practice provides a large number of services from a purpose built, attractive premises conveniently situated in Pimlico, a short distance from Victoria Station.
We have built up a team of well trained doctors and nurses with a wide-ranging mix of skills, all committed to offering high-quality care to our patients. There is also an excellent and efficient administrative team to help us respond effectively to our patients’ healthcare needs.
Spend a few minutes browsing our website and you’ll discover more about us. We hope you will find the information useful.
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Surgery opening times
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Reach us out of hours
020 7834 2298If you need medical services when VMC is closed, ring the practice number and your call will be transferred to the local 111 service where a qualified clinician can give you telephone advice, arrange for an urgent prescription or for you to be visited by a doctor.
You may also contact NHS 111 for advice on how to access local NHS Healthcare. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free.
Emergency
999For immediate, life-threatening emergencies, continue to call 999.
Not sure where to go? Think Pharmacy First for minor conditions, or use 111 online.
Health information
Services and advice that can help you get the right care, quickly.
Cancer Screening
What is cancer screening?
Cancer screening is for people who do not have symptoms. Screening means testing people for early signs of cancer, or for early changes that could develop into cancer if left untreated.
England has 3 national cancer screening programmes:
- Bowel cancer screening
- Breast cancer screening
- Cervical screening
Lung cancer screening is not yet a national screening programme but is available across north west London. It is offered to people aged 55-74 with any history of smoking who are registered with a participating GP practice. There is currently no screening programme for prostate cancer.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that is defined through analysis of behaviour. People with ADHD show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity–impulsivity that interferes with day-to-day functioning and/or development.
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) influences how people experience and interact with the world. Autism is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability. Autistic people are different from each other, but for a diagnosis they must share differences from non-autistic people in how they think, feel and communicate.
Being autistic means you may feel things and react to them differently to non-autistic people. You may find socialising confusing or tiring, and you may become overwhelmed in loud or busy places. You may have intense interests, prefer order and routine, and use repeated movements or actions to calm yourself or express joy.
Patient Access Survey
This survey is about finding out how easy or hard it is to talk to or visit your doctor. The survey should take around 4 minutes to fill in and is for patients 14 years old and over.
We want to know what it’s like for you to make appointments, talk to the staff (like receptionists, doctors, or nurses), and hear what changes could make things better or easier for you.
The questions will ask things like:
- Is it easy to call or use an app on your phone?
- Can you get an appointment when you need one?
- Do you like seeing the same doctor each time, or does it not matter if you see different people?
Your answers will stay private, and they will help us figure out what needs to be improved. It’s really important to know how patients feel, so we can make changes that help everyone.
You can do the survey online, or you can get a paper copy from reception in the practice. There will also be face-to-face and online meetings where you can share more experiences and ideas if you want to. The dates and times for those meetings will be posted on the website.
Practice information
Policies and statutory information for patients.
Accessibility
Our premises are designed to accommodate the needs of disabled patients, including step-free access, accessible toilets, and hearing loop systems. If you have specific accessibility needs, please inform our reception team.
Assignment of an Accountable GP
In line with NHS requirements, every patient at our practice is assigned a named accountable General Practitioner (GP) who is responsible for coordinating your care. This does not restrict you from seeing any GP or nurse in the practice; you are welcome to consult with any of our healthcare professionals.
New Patients: Upon registration, you will be informed of your named accountable GP within 21 days.
Existing Patients: If you are unsure who your named GP is, please ask at your next appointment or contact our reception team.
Zero Tolerance Policy
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards violence, abuse, or aggression toward our staff, patients, or visitors. Any such behaviour may result in removal from our practice list and, if necessary, legal action.
Confidentiality and Data Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal and medical information in accordance with GDPR and NHS regulations. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website.
Commissioner Contact Information
Our services are commissioned by the NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB). You can contact them at:
Address: 15 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JDTelephone: 020 3350 4141
Email: nhsnwl.complaints@nhs.net
For more information, please visit their website: www.nwlondonicb.nhs.uk
GP earnings
The average pay for GPs working in the practice of Surgery in the last financial year (2025-26) was £56,656 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 1 full time GP, 6 part time GPs and 2 locums who worked in the practice for more than six months.
Latest news
Updates from the practice.
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