GP surgeries in Bridgwater: ratings and patient reviews
There are 9 GP practices in Bridgwater, with 86,972 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at The Quantock Medical Centre (97%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,798 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Bridgwater with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 66% at Redgate Medical Centre to 97% at The Quantock Medical Centre, with a median of 75% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Quantock Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (95%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quantock Medical Centre | 4,192 | 97% | 95% | Good | 1,965 |
| Cannington Health Centre | 5,058 | 90% | 66% | Good | 2,342 |
| Edington Surgery | 11,195 | 88% | 54% | Good | 2,164 |
| Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre | 14,003 | 86% | 88% | Good | 2,154 |
| North Petherton Surgery | 7,244 | 75% | 65% | Good | 1,799 |
| Somerset Bridge Medical Centre | 5,527 | 75% | 69% | Good | 1,279 |
| East Quay Medical Centre | 17,254 | 72% | 45% | Good | 1,649 |
| Taunton Road Medical Centre | 15,254 | 66% | 39% | Good | 1,521 |
| Redgate Medical Centre | 7,245 | 66% | 55% | Good | 2,029 |
There are 1,798 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bridgwater, fewer than England's 2,171 and Somerset's 1,975. Practices recorded 466 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 70% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Bridgwater | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,798 | 1,975 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 466 | 494 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 70% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 26% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bridgwater is osteoporosis (1.7% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.7% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bridgwater (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.1% | 14.3% | 12,724 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.8% | 15.2% | 14,766 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.4% | 7.9% | 5,953 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5,683 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.5% | 3.8% | 3,933 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.1% | 4.6% | 2,883 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3,247 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2,317 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,092 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,768 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.7% | 1.2% | 607 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,249 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 664 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 567 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 638 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 626 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 607 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 461 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 369 |
How many GP practices are there in Bridgwater?
9, with 86,972 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Bridgwater do patients rate highest?
The Quantock Medical Centre: 97% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Bridgwater?
1,798 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Bridgwater are face to face?
70% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.