GP practices in the Bassetlaw council area: access and ratings
There are 7 GP practices in the Bassetlaw council area, with 124,860 registered patients between them (September 2026). 131,304 people living in Bassetlaw were registered with a GP in July 2026, 92% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Bassetlaw have 2,272 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 Bassetlaw with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 47% at Larwood Surgery to 94% at Tuxford Medical Centre, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. North Leverton Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (83%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxford Medical Centre | 5,095 | 6,250 | 94% | 71% | Good | 1,563 |
| North Leverton Surgery | 2,707 | 2,706 | 85% | 83% | Good | 1,691 |
| Kingfisher Family Practice | 15,610 | 15,829 | 79% | 61% | Good | 1,780 |
| Riverside Health Centre | 23,262 | 24,725 | 73% | 45% | Good | 2,368 |
| Crown House Surgery | 11,239 | 11,368 | 73% | 51% | Good | 1,647 |
| Newgate Medical Group | 28,564 | 29,111 | 67% | 27% | Good | 3,235 |
| Larwood Surgery | 34,218 | 34,871 | 47% | 20% | Outstanding | 2,469 |
There are 2,272 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bassetlaw, close to England's 2,171 and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's 2,235. Practices recorded 830 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 56% of them face to face. 49% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
22% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 2.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Bassetlaw | Nottingham and Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,272 | 2,235 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 830 | 566 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 56% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 49% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 22% | 19% | 19% |
92% of Bassetlaw's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Bassetlaw residents are The Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice (3,126), Drs Phillips, Harding and Eggitt (2,299) and Mayflower Medical Practice (1,594).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Bassetlaw registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice | 3,126 | Doncaster |
| Drs Phillips, Harding and Eggitt | 2,299 | Doncaster |
| Mayflower Medical Practice | 1,594 | Doncaster |
| Whitwell Health Centre | 520 | Worksop |
| Hounsfield Surgery | 458 | Newark |
| Creswell and Langwith Primary Care Services | 377 | Worksop |
| Shires Health Care | 211 | Mansfield |
| South Axholme Practice | 166 | Doncaster |
| The Burns Practice | 153 | Doncaster |
| Dr A Palmer & Dr G Lovelock | 106 | Chesterfield |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bassetlaw is osteoporosis (2.5% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bassetlaw (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.0% | 15.2% | 21,764 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14,830 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9,030 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 7,995 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.6% | 4.6% | 6,482 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5,252 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4,041 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3,646 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 3,605 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1,307 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2,692 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2,030 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,339 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 925 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 876 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,016 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 969 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 947 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 792 |
- Ashfield (2,495 patients per GP)
- Bolsover (2,088 patients per GP)
- Broxtowe (2,397 patients per GP)
- Gedling (2,013 patients per GP)
- Mansfield (2,199 patients per GP)
- Newark and Sherwood (2,438 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Nottingham (2,239 patients per GP)
- Rushcliffe (1,906 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Bassetlaw?
7 practices are located in the Bassetlaw council area, with 124,860 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Bassetlaw residents registered with a GP?
92% of the 131,304 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice (3,126).
How many patients are there per GP in Bassetlaw?
2,272 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Bassetlaw, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Bassetlaw?
49% of appointments at practices in Bassetlaw took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.