GP practices in the Cannock Chase council area: access and ratings
There are 17 GP practices in the Cannock Chase council area, with 111,314 registered patients between them (September 2026). 105,284 people living in Cannock Chase were registered with a GP in July 2026, 90% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Cannock Chase have 2,344 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 17 practices in Cannock Chase with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 74% at Rawnsley Surgery to 95% at Aelfgar Surgery, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Aelfgar Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aelfgar Surgery | 6,504 | 7,025 | 95% | 91% | Good | 1,833 |
| Brereton Surgery | 4,420 | 5,810 | 94% | 83% | Good | 2,157 |
| Norton Canes Health Centre | 3,433 | 3,803 | 91% | 79% | Good | 1,783 |
| Hillsprings Health and Wellbeing Centre | 6,522 | 12,095 | 88% | 61% | Good | 2,116 |
| Hednesford Valley Health Centre | 3,781 | 3,982 | 85% | 75% | Good | 2,196 |
| Red Lion Surgery | 3,909 | 4,199 | 85% | 73% | Good | 2,218 |
| GP Suite - Dr Rasib and Partners | 4,162 | 5,210 | 84% | 85% | Good | 4,342 |
| Heath Hayes Health Centre | 10,265 | 10,579 | 83% | 65% | Good | 3,391 |
| Hednesford Medical Practice | 6,851 | 7,052 | 81% | 56% | Good | 3,725 |
| Dr Parvin Jalota | 3,087 | 3,530 | 80% | 67% | Good | 2,118 |
| Moss Street Surgery | 4,783 | 4,951 | 80% | 78% | Good | 1,650 |
| Norton Canes Practice | 4,048 | 4,383 | 79% | 73% | Good | 4,442 |
| Chadsmoor Medical Practice | 4,508 | 4,958 | 79% | 73% | Good | 2,054 |
| The Colliery Practice | 10,693 | 13,944 | 79% | 69% | Good | 2,364 |
| Alderwood Medical Practice | 5,919 | 6,622 | 79% | 38% | Good | 2,227 |
| Sandy Lane Surgery | 7,809 | 8,841 | 77% | 61% | Requires improvement | 1,943 |
| Rawnsley Surgery | 4,198 | 4,330 | 74% | 75% | Good | 2,537 |
There are 2,344 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Cannock Chase, close to England's 2,171 and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's 2,252. Practices recorded 475 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 78% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Cannock Chase | Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,344 | 2,252 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 475 | 479 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 78% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 21% | 19% |
90% of Cannock Chase's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Cannock Chase residents are The Nile Practice (5,941), Salters Meadow Health Centre (1,239) and Quinton Practice (493).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Cannock Chase registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Nile Practice | 5,941 | Walsall |
| Salters Meadow Health Centre | 1,239 | Burntwood |
| Quinton Practice | 493 | Walsall |
| Southfield Way Surgery | 311 | Walsall |
| The Langton Medical Group | 303 | Lichfield |
| Darwin Medical Practice | 276 | Burntwood |
| High Street Surgery | 260 | Walsall |
| Hazeldene House Surgery | 187 | Stafford |
| Parkside Medical Practice | 126 | Walsall |
| Holland Park Surgery | 120 | Walsall |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Cannock Chase is palliative care (0.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Cannock Chase (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.3% | 14.3% | 16,478 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.0% | 15.2% | 20,150 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8,122 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.9% | 6.6% | 7,298 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.2% | 4.6% | 4,688 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4,927 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3,992 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3,094 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3,019 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2,171 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1,105 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,285 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 940 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,093 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 989 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 890 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 724 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 723 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 267 |
- East Staffordshire (1,961 patients per GP)
- Lichfield (2,088 patients per GP)
- Newcastle-under-Lyme (1,956 patients per GP)
- Shropshire (2,055 patients per GP)
- South Staffordshire (2,368 patients per GP)
- Stafford (2,280 patients per GP)
- Staffordshire Moorlands (1,835 patients per GP)
- Stoke-on-Trent (2,716 patients per GP)
- Tamworth (2,508 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Cannock Chase?
17 practices are located in the Cannock Chase council area, with 111,314 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Cannock Chase residents registered with a GP?
90% of the 105,284 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Nile Practice (5,941).
How many patients are there per GP in Cannock Chase?
2,344 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Cannock Chase, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Cannock Chase?
40% of appointments at practices in Cannock Chase took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.