GP practices in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area: access and ratings
There are 32 GP practices in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, with 456,452 registered patients between them (September 2026). 433,010 people living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have 1,856 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 32 practices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at The Village Surgery to 94% at Southbourne Surgery, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 10 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Stour Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Surgery | 8,757 | 8,723 | 94% | 56% | Good | 1,363 |
| The Hadleigh Practice | 9,860 | 20,568 | 94% | 79% | Good | 1,421 |
| St Alban's Medical Centre | 11,220 | 11,043 | 93% | 79% | Good | 2,030 |
| Stour Surgery | 10,887 | 10,893 | 93% | 93% | Good | 1,865 |
| Littledown Surgery | 6,150 | 6,164 | 91% | 66% | Good | 3,183 |
| Dr Newmans Surgery - The Newman Practice | 5,144 | 5,442 | 91% | 79% | Good | 1,398 |
| The Harvey Practice | 11,085 | 13,321 | 90% | 90% | Good | 1,642 |
| Canford Heath Group Practice | 11,835 | 12,120 | 90% | 90% | Good | 3,081 |
| The Birchwood Practice | 9,237 | 10,442 | 89% | 82% | Good | 1,683 |
| The Marine and Oakridge Partnership | 9,952 | 10,046 | 85% | 74% | Good | 1,598 |
| Moordown Medical Centre | 10,091 | 10,034 | 85% | 80% | Good | 2,034 |
| Evergreen Oak Surgery | 7,289 | 7,638 | 84% | 73% | Good | 2,348 |
| Poole Town Surgery | 4,956 | 5,120 | 83% | 57% | Good | 2,560 |
| Farmhouse Surgery | 5,663 | 5,643 | 83% | 84% | Inadequate | 1,902 |
| The Rosemary Medical Centre | 9,322 | 9,305 | 82% | 48% | Good | 1,861 |
| Woodlea House Surgery | 6,768 | 6,847 | 82% | 61% | Good | 1,504 |
| Beaufort Road Surgery | 11,628 | 11,545 | 81% | 71% | Good | 1,364 |
| The Grove Surgery | 6,622 | 6,765 | 81% | 71% | Good | 996 |
| Highcliffe Medical Centre | 13,990 | 15,352 | 80% | 30% | Good | 1,758 |
| James Fisher Medical Centre | 12,208 | 12,420 | 79% | 64% | Good | 2,376 |
| Christchurch Medical Practice | 14,168 | 15,344 | 78% | 38% | Good | 1,933 |
| Crescent Providence Surgery | 13,263 | 13,596 | 77% | 61% | Outstanding | 2,598 |
| Denmark Road Medical Centre | 14,393 | 14,493 | 73% | 58% | Good | 2,409 |
| Westbourne Medical Centre | 20,811 | 20,979 | 73% | 57% | Good | 1,803 |
| Kinson Road Medical Centre | 10,604 | 10,802 | 71% | 59% | Good | 2,348 |
| The Adam Practice | 28,222 | 39,002 | 71% | 33% | Outstanding | 1,244 |
| Shelley Manor & Holdenhurst Medical Centre | 25,932 | 25,926 | 71% | 48% | Good | 2,315 |
| Shore Medical | 58,000 | 58,361 | 70% | 50% | Good | 2,088 |
| Talbot Medical Centre | 22,536 | 22,432 | 70% | 51% | Good | 2,074 |
| Bearwood Medical Centre | 11,439 | 11,420 | 69% | 48% | Good | 1,955 |
| The Panton Practice | 16,713 | 16,594 | 68% | 49% | Good | 3,337 |
| The Village Surgery | 8,178 | 8,072 | 61% | 50% | Good | 2,018 |
There are 1,856 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, fewer than England's 2,171 and Dorset's 1,904. Practices recorded 582 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 58% of them face to face. 45% 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 1.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,856 | 1,904 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 582 | 612 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 58% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 22% | 26% | 19% |
99% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents are The Quarter Jack Surgery (1,652), Coastal Medical Partnership (811) and Walford Mill Medical Centre (581).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Quarter Jack Surgery | 1,652 | Wimborne |
| Coastal Medical Partnership | 811 | New Milton |
| Walford Mill Medical Centre | 581 | Wimborne |
| The Cranborne Practice | 361 | Wimborne |
| Twin Oaks Medical Centre | 267 | Christchurch |
| The Barcellos Family Practice | 201 | Ferndown |
| Penny's Hill Practice | 139 | Ferndown |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 60 | Wembley |
| Ringwood Medical Practice at Ringwood Medical Centre | 49 | Ringwood |
| Sandford Surgery | 36 | Wareham |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is osteoporosis (1.7% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is diabetes (7.0% against 7.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.5% | 15.2% | 72,279 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.3% | 14.3% | 51,057 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 32,073 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 27,346 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.0% | 4.6% | 23,088 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.4% | 3.8% | 20,659 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.8% | 3.0% | 17,554 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.8% | 2.2% | 13,180 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 11,338 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 9,254 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3,228 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.6% | 1.1% | 7,273 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 5,269 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 4,450 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3,536 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,866 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 3,391 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2,860 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2,704 |
- Dorset (1,953 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
32 practices are located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, with 456,452 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 433,010 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Quarter Jack Surgery (1,652).
How many patients are there per GP in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
1,856 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
45% of appointments at practices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.