GP surgeries in Brighouse: ratings and patient reviews
There are 4 GP practices in Brighouse, with 29,191 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at LONGROYDE SURGERY (98%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,451 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Brighouse with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 72% at Church Lane Surgery to 98% at LONGROYDE SURGERY, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. LONGROYDE SURGERY has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (96%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGROYDE SURGERY | 5,197 | 98% | 96% | Good | 2,330 |
| Rastrick Health Centre | 5,599 | 93% | 89% | Good | 2,799 |
| Rydings Hall Surgery | 7,612 | 77% | 65% | Good | 2,258 |
| Church Lane Surgery | 10,783 | 72% | 44% | Good | 2,501 |
There are 2,451 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Brighouse, more than England's 2,171 and West Yorkshire's 2,162. Practices recorded 463 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 68% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Brighouse | West Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,451 | 2,162 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 463 | 579 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 68% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Brighouse is osteoporosis (2.0% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Brighouse (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.6% | 14.3% | 4,271 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.9% | 15.2% | 4,947 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.8% | 7.9% | 2,174 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 1,957 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1,345 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.0% | 3.0% | 1,170 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.8% | 4.6% | 915 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.9% | 2.2% | 860 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 720 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 653 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.0% | 1.2% | 276 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 490 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 364 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 249 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 300 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 215 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 224 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 177 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 88 |
How many GP practices are there in Brighouse?
4, with 29,191 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Brighouse do patients rate highest?
LONGROYDE SURGERY: 98% 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 Brighouse?
2,451 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Brighouse are face to face?
68% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.