GP surgeries in Carlisle: ratings and patient reviews
There are 7 GP practices in Carlisle, with 99,476 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Spencer Street Surgery (89%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,445 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 7 practices in Carlisle with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 57% at Eden Medical Group to 89% at Spencer Street Surgery, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dalston Medical Group has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (80%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Street Surgery | 13,719 | 89% | 75% | Good | 1,994 |
| Court Thorn Surgery | 3,756 | 83% | 74% | Outstanding | 1,347 |
| Warwick Square Group Practice | 7,903 | 81% | 80% | Good | 4,742 |
| St Pauls Practice | 41,013 | 80% | 51% | Good | 2,192 |
| Dalston Medical Group | 5,219 | 74% | 80% | Good | 2,071 |
| Carlisle Central Practice | 13,040 | 63% | 50% | Good | 12,868 |
| Eden Medical Group | 14,826 | 57% | 32% | Good | 2,084 |
There are 2,445 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Carlisle, more than England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 525 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
22% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Carlisle | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,445 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 525 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 22% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Carlisle is peripheral arterial disease (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Carlisle (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 22.6% | 14.3% | 18,133 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.8% | 15.2% | 16,737 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.4% | 7.9% | 6,805 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.1% | 6.6% | 6,689 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.8% | 4.6% | 4,663 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4,524 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4,373 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2,561 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2,550 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2,274 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1,315 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1,297 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 935 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1,030 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 830 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 852 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 608 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 238 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 550 |
How many GP practices are there in Carlisle?
7, with 99,476 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Carlisle do patients rate highest?
Spencer Street Surgery: 89% 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 Carlisle?
2,445 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Carlisle are face to face?
59% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.