GP practices in the Breckland council area: access and ratings
There are 15 GP practices in the Breckland council area, with 142,508 registered patients between them (September 2026). 149,919 people living in Breckland were registered with a GP in July 2026, 91% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Breckland have 2,258 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 15 practices in Breckland with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 52% at Orchard Surgery to 93% at Shipdham Surgery, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Shipdham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipdham Surgery | 4,633 | 4,681 | 93% | 93% | Good | 1,755 |
| Plowright Medical Centre | 6,417 | 7,062 | 88% | 90% | Good | 2,323 |
| Theatre Royal Surgery | 11,133 | 11,239 | 86% | 65% | Good | 2,829 |
| School Lane PMS Practice | 7,506 | 7,678 | 80% | 54% | – | 2,928 |
| Campingland Surgery | 6,530 | 6,995 | 79% | 53% | Good | 1,629 |
| Mattishall & Lenwade Surgeries | 6,322 | 8,579 | 75% | 36% | Good | 1,677 |
| Manor Farm Medical Centre | 7,043 | 7,793 | 75% | 42% | Good | 2,081 |
| Litcham Health Centre | 3,394 | 3,470 | 73% | 73% | Good | 1,568 |
| Elmham Surgery | 8,966 | 9,941 | 72% | 36% | Good | 1,842 |
| School Lane Surgery | 9,424 | 9,591 | 72% | 47% | Good | 1,829 |
| Grove Surgery | 11,944 | 11,985 | 66% | 48% | Good | 2,397 |
| Watton Medical Practice | 13,947 | 13,854 | 63% | 40% | Good | 3,595 |
| Attleborough Surgeries | 17,400 | 18,396 | 62% | 30% | Good | 2,491 |
| East Harling & Kenninghall Medical Practice | 8,349 | 8,603 | 54% | 17% | Good | 2,688 |
| Orchard Surgery | 12,683 | 12,641 | 52% | 18% | Good | 2,353 |
There are 2,258 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Breckland, close to England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 572 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
26% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Breckland | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,258 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 572 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 25% | 19% |
91% of Breckland's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Breckland residents are Dr Shaun Conway (4,494), Forest Group Practice (1,934) and Brandon Medical Practice (1,115).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Breckland registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Shaun Conway | 4,494 | Norwich |
| Forest Group Practice | 1,934 | Brandon |
| Brandon Medical Practice | 1,115 | Brandon |
| Botesdale Health Centre | 1,096 | Diss |
| Fakenham Medical Practice | 913 | Fakenham |
| Feltwell Surgery | 729 | Thetford |
| Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice | 690 | Norwich |
| Stanton Surgery | 630 | Bury St Edmunds |
| Windmill Surgery | 547 | Wymondham |
| Boughton Surgery | 445 | Kings Lynn |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Breckland is dementia (1.2% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.7% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Breckland (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.3% | 15.2% | 27,766 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.9% | 14.3% | 17,562 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.5% | 7.9% | 11,333 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.8% | 6.6% | 10,722 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.1% | 4.6% | 7,192 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.7% | 3.8% | 6,785 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5,562 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4,512 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3,553 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3,231 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1,911 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1,693 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,350 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,063 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,179 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,132 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 449 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 909 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 737 |
- Babergh (2,650 patients per GP)
- Broadland (2,324 patients per GP)
- East Suffolk (2,284 patients per GP)
- Great Yarmouth (2,037 patients per GP)
- Ipswich (2,452 patients per GP)
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk (1,937 patients per GP)
- Mid Suffolk (2,130 patients per GP)
- North Norfolk (1,603 patients per GP)
- Norwich (2,088 patients per GP)
- South Norfolk (2,132 patients per GP)
- West Suffolk (1,989 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Breckland?
15 practices are located in the Breckland council area, with 142,508 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Breckland residents registered with a GP?
91% of the 149,919 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Dr Shaun Conway (4,494).
How many patients are there per GP in Breckland?
2,258 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Breckland, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Breckland?
41% of appointments at practices in Breckland took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.