GP practices in the Cornwall council area: access and ratings
There are 54 GP practices in the Cornwall council area, with 601,089 registered patients between them (September 2026). 604,469 people living in Cornwall were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Cornwall have 1,919 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 54 practices in Cornwall with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Rosedean House Surgery to 98% at Quay Lane Surgery, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 21 are above England and 8 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Quay Lane Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Lane Surgery | 4,629 | 4,640 | 98% | 98% | Good | 1,533 |
| Chacewater Health Centre | 6,979 | 6,984 | 95% | 87% | Good | 1,864 |
| Narrowcliff Surgery | 16,487 | 16,507 | 94% | 62% | Good | 1,551 |
| Marazion Surgery | 7,733 | 7,789 | 93% | 74% | Good | 2,132 |
| St Agnes Surgery | 9,391 | 9,422 | 93% | 68% | Good | 1,397 |
| The Three Spires Medical Practice | 17,649 | 17,597 | 92% | 67% | Good | 1,701 |
| Lostwithiel Medical Practice | 5,373 | 5,397 | 92% | 96% | Outstanding | 2,065 |
| The Penryn Surgery | 19,800 | 19,540 | 90% | 68% | Good | 2,451 |
| Dr C.A. Jones & Partners | 12,297 | 12,354 | 90% | 84% | Good | 1,555 |
| St Keverne Health Centre | 2,911 | 2,928 | 89% | 83% | Good | 1,525 |
| The Falmouth Health Centre Practice | 10,532 | 10,606 | 89% | 79% | Good | 1,792 |
| Brannel Surgery | 6,444 | 6,454 | 89% | 85% | Good | 3,612 |
| The Clays Practice | 13,144 | 13,153 | 88% | 84% | Requires improvement | 3,246 |
| The Stennack Surgery | 11,920 | 11,958 | 88% | 73% | Outstanding | 1,716 |
| Morrab Surgery | 8,258 | 8,241 | 88% | 52% | Good | 4,121 |
| Bottreaux Surgery | 4,828 | 4,871 | 88% | 68% | Good | 2,064 |
| The Roseland Surgeries | 3,834 | 3,856 | 87% | 91% | Good | 1,180 |
| Carnon Downs Surgery | 6,110 | 6,128 | 87% | 83% | Good | 1,149 |
| Praze-An-Beeble Surgery | 9,270 | 9,301 | 87% | 55% | Good | 2,131 |
| Perranporth Surgery | 7,987 | 8,056 | 85% | 69% | Good | 1,875 |
| Launceston Medical Centre | 17,554 | 18,409 | 84% | 42% | Good | 1,772 |
| The Lander Medical Practice | 19,386 | 19,382 | 84% | 66% | Good | 1,882 |
| Port Isaac The Surgery | 8,720 | 8,714 | 84% | 66% | Good | 1,634 |
| Old Bridge Surgery | 9,905 | 9,941 | 82% | 69% | Good | 1,609 |
| Neetside Surgery | 6,607 | 6,710 | 82% | 62% | Outstanding | 2,649 |
| Fowey River Practice | 8,494 | 8,537 | 82% | 68% | Good | 7,533 |
| Mullion Health Centre | 8,513 | 8,538 | 82% | 76% | Outstanding | 2,156 |
| Rosmellyn Surgery | 7,660 | 7,668 | 82% | 84% | Good | 1,270 |
| Sunnyside Surgery | 6,678 | 6,723 | 82% | 66% | Good | 1,695 |
| Port View Surgery | 7,151 | 7,140 | 81% | 52% | Good | 1,579 |
| Helston Medical Centre | 13,870 | 13,844 | 81% | 52% | Good | 1,249 |
| Callington Health Centre | 16,883 | 16,964 | 81% | 56% | Good | 2,249 |
| Alverton Practice | 11,946 | 12,027 | 80% | 66% | Good | 1,526 |
| Stratton Medical Centre | 10,385 | 10,708 | 79% | 63% | – | 2,239 |
| Cober Valley Health | 5,830 | 5,909 | 79% | 75% | – | 2,261 |
| Penntorr Health | 11,642 | 11,640 | 78% | 55% | Good | 1,584 |
| Newquay Health Centre | 17,242 | 17,258 | 77% | 61% | Good | 1,977 |
| The Westover Surgery | 7,123 | 7,100 | 77% | 67% | Good | 1,793 |
| Wadebridge and Camel Estuary Practice | 8,024 | 8,067 | 77% | 46% | Good | 1,858 |
| Harris Memorial Surgery | 6,334 | 6,283 | 77% | 59% | Inadequate | 2,839 |
| Probus Surgery | 9,463 | 9,486 | 76% | 53% | Good | 1,439 |
| Leatside Health Centre | 16,605 | 16,575 | 75% | 48% | Good | 1,910 |
| Middleway Surgery | 6,608 | 6,610 | 74% | 66% | Good | 1,658 |
| Oak Tree Surgery | 17,528 | 17,761 | 72% | 54% | Good | 1,956 |
| Veor Surgery | 8,852 | 8,912 | 71% | 59% | Requires improvement | 1,512 |
| Camelford Medical Centre | 6,637 | 6,659 | 70% | 29% | – | 2,305 |
| Wheal Northey | 32,755 | 32,789 | 70% | 45% | Good | 2,416 |
| Drs. Hamilton, Earl & Sowden | 12,132 | 12,115 | 67% | 47% | Good | 2,118 |
| Stillmoor House Medical Practice | 23,823 | 23,895 | 63% | 49% | Good | 2,466 |
| Trescobeas Surgery | 10,398 | 10,372 | 62% | 44% | Good | 1,652 |
| Petroc Group Practice | 16,046 | 16,117 | 59% | 17% | Inadequate | 1,950 |
| Mevagissey Surgery | 4,774 | 4,784 | 56% | 27% | Good | 1,742 |
| Carn to Coast Health Centres | 29,173 | 29,122 | 54% | 24% | Good | 2,195 |
| Rosedean House Surgery | 8,657 | 8,548 | 51% | 15% | Requires improvement | 3,038 |
There are 1,919 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Cornwall, fewer than England's 2,171 and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly's 1,871. Practices recorded 632 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 44% 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 0.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Cornwall | Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,919 | 1,871 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 632 | 633 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 59% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 26% | 19% |
99% of Cornwall's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Cornwall residents are Tavyside Health Centre (1,709), Holsworthy Doctors (1,474) and Abbey Surgery (560).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Cornwall registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Tavyside Health Centre | 1,709 | Tavistock |
| Holsworthy Doctors | 1,474 | Holsworthy |
| Abbey Surgery | 560 | Tavistock |
| Bradworthy Surgery | 381 | Holsworthy |
| Hartland Surgery | 137 | Bideford |
| Stirling Road Medical Centre | 44 | Plymouth |
| Pathfields Medical Group | 41 | Plymouth |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 22 | Wembley |
| St Thomas Medical Group | 21 | Exeter |
| Dr Hall, Hillman, Macartney, Mr Smith-Avery, Dr Garstang, Dr Mair & Dr Lindsay | 21 | Plymouth |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Cornwall is heart failure (1.8% against 1.1%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Cornwall (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.1% | 15.2% | 109,062 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.6% | 14.3% | 72,798 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.0% | 6.6% | 45,759 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.6% | 7.9% | 38,418 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.7% | 4.6% | 28,587 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% | 30,996 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.6% | 3.0% | 27,863 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.4% | 2.2% | 20,223 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.1% | 1.9% | 18,443 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 14,897 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.8% | 1.1% | 10,866 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 3,251 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6,203 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5,968 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4,852 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4,619 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 4,289 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3,487 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 2,292 |
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How many GP practices are there in Cornwall?
54 practices are located in the Cornwall council area, with 601,089 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Cornwall residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 604,469 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Tavyside Health Centre (1,709).
How many patients are there per GP in Cornwall?
1,919 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Cornwall, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Cornwall?
44% of appointments at practices in Cornwall took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.