GP surgeries in Brighton: ratings and patient reviews
There are 25 GP practices in Brighton, with 218,248 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Arch Healthcare (100%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,900 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 25 practices in Brighton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 59% at The Avenue Surgery to 100% at Arch Healthcare, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 11 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Arch Healthcare has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Healthcare | 1,382 | 100% | 93% | Outstanding | 402 |
| Carden Surgery | 8,369 | 94% | 69% | Good | 2,031 |
| The Seven Dials Medical Centre | 6,444 | 92% | 76% | Good | 2,685 |
| Ardingly Court Surgery | 6,221 | 92% | 73% | Good | 1,960 |
| The Haven Practice | 2,584 | 91% | 91% | Good | 2,178 |
| Montpelier Surgery | 6,469 | 91% | 87% | Good | 1,427 |
| Pavilion Surgery | 10,181 | 91% | 85% | Good | 2,188 |
| Warmdene Surgery | 9,087 | 90% | 77% | Good | 2,285 |
| Ship Street Surgery | 2,648 | 90% | 82% | Good | 1,742 |
| Beaconsfield Medical Practice | 13,496 | 87% | 59% | Good | 1,806 |
| The Broadway Surgery | 2,303 | 85% | 69% | Requires improvement | 2,879 |
| Portslade Health Centre Medical Practice | 11,264 | 83% | 50% | Good | 1,647 |
| Wellsbourne Health Centre | 8,478 | 83% | 60% | Good | 1,314 |
| The Stanford Medical Centre | 16,742 | 82% | 71% | Good | 1,821 |
| Regency Surgery | 5,106 | 80% | 79% | Good | 2,523 |
| Mile Oak Medical Centre | 8,755 | 76% | 47% | Good | 1,507 |
| St Peter's Medical Centre | 18,201 | 75% | 38% | Good | 1,798 |
| Saltdean and Rottingdean Medical Practice | 12,804 | 74% | 52% | Requires improvement | 1,873 |
| Dr David Supple and Partners | 12,682 | 73% | 40% | Good | 2,399 |
| Woodingdean Medical Centre | 8,724 | 72% | 36% | Good | 2,074 |
| Brighton Station Health Centre | 8,689 | 70% | 65% | Good | 1,432 |
| University of Sussex Health Centre | 14,386 | 70% | 67% | Good | 2,612 |
| School House Surgery | 5,076 | 68% | 51% | – | 5,215 |
| Park Crescent Health Centre | 11,698 | 61% | 34% | Good | 2,384 |
| The Avenue Surgery | 6,459 | 59% | 19% | Good | 1,924 |
There are 1,900 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Brighton, fewer than England's 2,171 and Surrey and Sussex's 2,031. Practices recorded 468 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 60% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
15% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 3.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Brighton | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,900 | 2,031 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 468 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 15% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Brighton is serious mental illness (1.3% against 1.0%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Brighton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.7% | 14.3% | 28,869 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 10.8% | 15.2% | 24,802 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.3% | 6.6% | 13,897 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 5.1% | 7.9% | 10,170 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.3% | 4.6% | 6,585 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.1% | 3.8% | 7,109 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.2% | 3.0% | 5,028 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3,999 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 3,978 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3,211 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3,081 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1,695 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 523 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,358 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,276 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,112 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1,214 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1,000 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 666 |
How many GP practices are there in Brighton?
25, with 218,248 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Brighton do patients rate highest?
Arch Healthcare: 100% 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 Brighton?
1,900 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Brighton are face to face?
60% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.