GP practices in the Bolton council area: access and ratings
There are 49 GP practices in the Bolton council area, with 333,072 registered patients between them (September 2026). 333,349 people living in Bolton were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Bolton have 2,222 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 49 practices in Bolton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at Dr Mahadeva Selvarajan to 98% at Crompton View Surgery, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 14 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Halliwell Surgery 2 has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (90%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crompton View Surgery | 5,969 | 6,094 | 98% | 83% | Good | 1,456 |
| Edgworth Medical Practice | 1,761 | 4,201 | 95% | 87% | Good | 2,801 |
| Dr S Naseef | 2,025 | 2,031 | 93% | 88% | – | 2,031 |
| Bromley Meadows Surgery | 6,627 | 7,627 | 92% | 73% | Outstanding | 1,816 |
| Bradford Street Surgery | 1,920 | 1,957 | 89% | 85% | Good | 1,631 |
| The Horwich Health & Wellbeing Hub | 10,882 | 11,600 | 89% | 73% | – | 3,042 |
| Dr Chidananda Barua | 4,302 | 4,385 | 89% | 78% | Good | 2,136 |
| Tonge Fold Health Centre | 6,849 | 6,959 | 88% | 83% | Good | 3,728 |
| Garnet Fold Practice | 7,998 | 8,027 | 87% | 85% | Good | 3,345 |
| Halliwell Surgery 2 | 3,532 | 3,531 | 87% | 90% | Good | 1,742 |
| Dr Mirza and Partners | 7,052 | 7,111 | 87% | 60% | Good | 2,963 |
| Burnside Surgery | 4,212 | 4,320 | 86% | 75% | Good | 1,200 |
| Cornerstone Surgery | 4,122 | 4,147 | 86% | 74% | Good | 3,617 |
| Dr Samir Naseef | 3,468 | 3,427 | 86% | 80% | Good | 3,427 |
| Dr Hendy & Rizwan | 5,686 | 5,740 | 85% | 89% | Good | 2,194 |
| Dr Hallikeri and Partners, Little Lever Health Centre 1 | 4,423 | 4,774 | 85% | 60% | – | 2,996 |
| The Dunstan Partnership | 9,760 | 10,046 | 83% | 52% | Good | 2,134 |
| Spring House Surgery | 6,413 | 6,475 | 81% | 64% | Good | 1,722 |
| Lever Chambers 1 | 6,117 | 6,096 | 81% | 74% | Good | 1,814 |
| Bolton Medical Centre | 7,624 | 7,753 | 81% | 70% | Good | 2,937 |
| Bolton Family Practice | 3,948 | 3,943 | 81% | 65% | Good | 1,825 |
| Halliwell Surgery 3 | 5,083 | 5,131 | 81% | 87% | Good | 2,663 |
| Swan Lane Medical Centre | 9,620 | 9,619 | 81% | 60% | Good | 3,070 |
| Mandalay Medical Centre | 8,138 | 8,431 | 79% | 57% | Good | 2,040 |
| Heaton Medical Centre | 10,583 | 10,611 | 79% | 58% | Good | 1,975 |
| Deane Medical Centre | 3,864 | 3,701 | 79% | 64% | Good | 4,337 |
| Springview Medical Centre | 4,616 | 5,316 | 78% | 54% | Good | 3,044 |
| Kearsley Medical Centre | 12,739 | 13,104 | 78% | 51% | Good | 1,029 |
| Bolton General Practice | 7,513 | 7,753 | 78% | 62% | Outstanding | 3,776 |
| Dalefield Surgery | 7,737 | 7,764 | 78% | 48% | Good | 3,131 |
| Stable Fold Surgery | 7,095 | 7,136 | 77% | 45% | Good | 2,650 |
| The Olive Family Practice Ltd | 5,609 | 5,586 | 76% | 75% | Outstanding | 3,491 |
| Dr Karim & Dr James-Authe | 3,935 | 3,924 | 75% | 71% | Good | 1,962 |
| Stonehill Medical Centre | 14,471 | 14,755 | 74% | 56% | Good | 2,696 |
| Little Lever Health Centre 2 | 2,537 | 2,843 | 74% | 75% | – | 4,264 |
| Fig Tree Medical Practice | 4,819 | 4,986 | 72% | 76% | Good | 1,317 |
| Harwood Medical Centre | 11,602 | 12,183 | 72% | 53% | Good | 2,637 |
| Dr Nasima Sidda | 2,307 | 2,276 | 72% | 67% | Good | 1,835 |
| Great Lever One | 2,447 | 2,448 | 72% | 63% | Good | 2,961 |
| Bolton Community Practice CIC | 15,689 | 15,953 | 71% | 52% | Good | 1,786 |
| Kildonan House | 13,681 | 14,570 | 71% | 64% | Good | 2,203 |
| Unsworth Group Practice | 20,186 | 20,265 | 71% | 21% | Good | 2,299 |
| The Oaks Family Practice | 6,792 | 6,870 | 70% | 59% | Good | 1,657 |
| Beehive Surgery | 3,735 | 3,677 | 69% | 53% | Good | 1,661 |
| Shanti Medical Centre | 6,326 | 6,302 | 69% | 50% | Good | 19,694 |
| The Alastair Ross Medical Practice | 7,232 | 7,561 | 67% | 35% | Good | 2,100 |
| 3D Medical Centre | 1,567 | 1,589 | 66% | 81% | Good | 2,055 |
| Al-Fal Medical Group - Pikes Lane Medical Centre | 4,955 | 4,910 | 61% | 45% | – | 1,674 |
| Dr Mahadeva Selvarajan | 3,472 | 3,564 | 61% | 63% | Good | 3,564 |
There are 2,222 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bolton, close to England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 498 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 68% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Bolton | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,222 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 498 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 68% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 16% | 19% |
97% of Bolton's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Bolton residents are Tower Family Healthcare (1,150), Seven Brooks Medical Centre (818) and Redbank Group Practice (806).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Bolton registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Family Healthcare | 1,150 | Bury |
| Seven Brooks Medical Centre | 818 | Manchester |
| Redbank Group Practice | 806 | Radcliffe |
| Pennygate Medical Centre | 629 | Wigan |
| Meadowview Surgery | 545 | Manchester |
| Radcliffe Medical Practice | 497 | Manchester |
| Cleggs Lane Medical Practice | 376 | Manchester |
| Silverdale Medical Practice | 335 | Manchester |
| Aspull Surgery | 268 | Wigan |
| Granville House Medical Centre | 232 | Chorley |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bolton is copd (2.4% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bolton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.2% | 14.3% | 39,058 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.8% | 15.2% | 49,271 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.5% | 7.9% | 24,949 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.8% | 6.6% | 21,142 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.3% | 4.6% | 13,588 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.2% | 3.8% | 10,690 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 9,546 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 7,922 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 6,564 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.9% | 2.2% | 6,282 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,629 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2,927 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,205 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,088 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 894 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,504 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2,024 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,933 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,680 |
How many GP practices are there in Bolton?
49 practices are located in the Bolton council area, with 333,072 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Bolton residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 333,349 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Tower Family Healthcare (1,150).
How many patients are there per GP in Bolton?
2,222 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Bolton, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Bolton?
43% of appointments at practices in Bolton took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.