A traditional NHS GP surgery between Herne Hill and Dulwich Village

The team at Elm Lodge Surgery aims to provide patient centred care to our local community, prioritizing excellent health outcomes and a positive patient experience in a way that is sustainable for our team and our environment. You are welcome to register with us if you live within our practice area.

Information about what you can expect from an NHS GP surgery can be found in this national document: You and Your General Practice

Appointments and Medical Advice

Until 2 September 2026 you can book appointments through the NHS app or by calling the surgery.

From 2 September 2026, Elm Lodge Surgery is introducing a modern GP appointment system. From this date, completing our consultation form will be required before any GP appointment can be booked.

You can fill in the form using the NHS App, through our website, or our reception team can help you. Let us know what's the matter, and one of our GPs will review your request and decide the best way to help.

We will usually be in touch the same day. This could include a telephone or face-to-face appointment, an appointment with another member of our clinical team such as a nurse, physiotherapist or pharmacist, advice without needing to come in, or being directed to another service.

It is easier for us to help you in a timely manner if you can submit your request earlier in the day.

If you cannot complete the form online, please call the surgery and our reception team will help you.

There are no changes to nursing appointments for wound care, vaccinations, ear wax removal, and reviews of long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, or COPD. Call as usual for these.

If you need immediate medical attention, please call 111 or go to A&E.

Find out more here

NHS App

If you’re a patient at our practice we encourage you to use the NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

For more information go to www.nhs.uk/nhsapp