GP practices in the Blaby council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Blaby council area, with 101,627 registered patients between them (September 2026). 108,986 people living in Blaby were registered with a GP in July 2026, 84% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Blaby have 2,050 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 10 practices in Blaby with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at Llr Sas Provider to 92% at Northfield Medical Centre, with a median of 76% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Northfield Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (67%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Medical Centre | 11,670 | 12,261 | 92% | 67% | Good | 2,044 |
| Countesthorpe Health Centre | 8,737 | 10,856 | 90% | 65% | Good | 1,817 |
| Enderby Medical Centre | 6,864 | 6,934 | 86% | 51% | Good | 1,763 |
| Limes Medical Centre | 13,854 | 14,303 | 86% | 56% | Good | 1,973 |
| Hazelmere Medical Centre | 6,795 | 7,179 | 80% | 57% | Good | 2,331 |
| Forest Medical Group | 16,903 | 17,629 | 73% | 44% | – | 2,951 |
| The Glenfield Surgery | 8,268 | 13,935 | 67% | 55% | Good | 1,343 |
| The Old School Surgery | 7,242 | 7,352 | 53% | 31% | Good | 2,495 |
| Kingsway Surgery | 10,726 | 11,089 | 45% | 37% | Good | 2,765 |
| Llr Sas Provider | 5 | 89 | -9700% | -9700% | – | – |
There are 2,050 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Blaby, close to England's 2,171 and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's 2,308. Practices recorded 505 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 79% of them face to face. 39% 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 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Blaby | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,050 | 2,308 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 505 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 79% | 72% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 22% | 19% | 19% |
84% of Blaby's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Blaby residents are Oakmeadow Surgery - RA Leach (2,081), The Orchard Medical Practice (1,380) and Ratby Medical Centre (1,377).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Blaby registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Oakmeadow Surgery - RA Leach | 2,081 | Leicester |
| The Orchard Medical Practice | 1,380 | Leicester |
| Ratby Medical Centre | 1,377 | Leicester |
| Hockley Farm Medical Practice | 1,142 | Leicester |
| Merridale Medical Centre - RP Tew | 1,124 | Leicester |
| The Burbage Surgery | 972 | Hinckley |
| Dr Manoj Maini | 730 | Leicester |
| Heath Lane Surgery | 689 | Leicester |
| South Wigston Health Centre | 663 | Wigston |
| Dr G Singh, Sturdee Road Health & Wellbeing Centre | 614 | Leicester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Blaby is palliative care (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.7% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Blaby (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.7% | 14.3% | 14,391 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.6% | 15.2% | 17,923 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 6,784 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.8% | 6.6% | 6,474 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.3% | 4.6% | 4,312 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4,160 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3,068 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2,677 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1,947 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1,688 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1,533 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1,024 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 930 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 731 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 647 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 767 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 309 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 466 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 385 |
- Charnwood (2,160 patients per GP)
- Harborough (2,205 patients per GP)
- Hinckley and Bosworth (2,147 patients per GP)
- Leicester (2,639 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Oadby and Wigston (2,336 patients per GP)
- Rutland (2,615 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Blaby?
10 practices are located in the Blaby council area, with 101,627 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Blaby residents registered with a GP?
84% of the 108,986 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Oakmeadow Surgery - RA Leach (2,081).
How many patients are there per GP in Blaby?
2,050 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Blaby, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Blaby?
39% of appointments at practices in Blaby took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.