GP practices in the Cotswold council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Cotswold council area, with 93,479 registered patients between them (September 2026). 95,329 people living in Cotswold were registered with a GP in July 2026, 90% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Cotswold have 1,925 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 10 practices in Cotswold with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Hilary Cottage Surgery to 95% at Mann Cottage Surgery, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Mann Cottage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mann Cottage Surgery | 4,931 | 5,986 | 95% | 93% | Good | 1,628 |
| Rendcomb Surgery | 4,734 | 5,049 | 94% | 92% | Good | 1,605 |
| The White House Surgery | 4,414 | 5,089 | 93% | 83% | Good | 1,503 |
| Stow Surgery | 5,598 | 5,831 | 88% | 83% | Good | 1,935 |
| Cotswold Medical Practice | 11,055 | 11,210 | 86% | 77% | Good | 1,893 |
| Phoenix Cirencester | 22,376 | 24,555 | 80% | 54% | Good | 2,557 |
| Cirencester Health Group | 12,031 | 12,559 | 79% | 54% | Good | 1,966 |
| Upper Thames Medical - The Park Surgery and Lechlade Medical | 9,253 | 10,753 | 76% | 53% | Good | 1,657 |
| Campden Surgery | 4,044 | 4,846 | 74% | 66% | Good | 1,490 |
| Hilary Cottage Surgery | 7,200 | 7,601 | 67% | 49% | Good | 2,071 |
There are 1,925 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Cotswold, fewer than England's 2,171 and Gloucestershire's 1,949. Practices recorded 554 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
28% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Cotswold | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,925 | 1,949 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 554 | 574 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 28% | 23% | 19% |
90% of Cotswold's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Cotswold residents are Meon Medical Centre (1,205), New Barn Close Surgery (1,088) and Sixways Clinic (980).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Cotswold registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Meon Medical Centre | 1,205 | Stratford Upon Avon |
| New Barn Close Surgery | 1,088 | Broadway |
| Sixways Clinic | 980 | Cheltenham |
| Minchinhampton Surgery | 791 | Stroud |
| Price's Mill Surgery | 653 | Stroud |
| Tolsey Surgery | 584 | Malmesbury |
| Burford Surgery | 531 | Burford |
| Shipston Medical Centre | 514 | Shipston On Stour |
| Wychwood Surgery | 385 | Chipping Norton |
| Malmesbury Medical Partnership | 334 | Malmesbury |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Cotswold is palliative care (0.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Cotswold (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.4% | 15.2% | 16,412 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.0% | 14.3% | 9,366 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 6,721 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.3% | 7.9% | 5,809 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.7% | 4.6% | 5,279 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.4% | 3.8% | 5,057 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3,331 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3,288 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,254 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1,654 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.4% | 1.2% | 648 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,114 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 962 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 867 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 709 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 577 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 657 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 490 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 339 |
- Cheltenham (2,048 patients per GP)
- Forest of Dean (1,893 patients per GP)
- Gloucester (1,873 patients per GP)
- Stroud (1,964 patients per GP)
- Tewkesbury (1,999 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Cotswold?
10 practices are located in the Cotswold council area, with 93,479 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Cotswold residents registered with a GP?
90% of the 95,329 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Meon Medical Centre (1,205).
How many patients are there per GP in Cotswold?
1,925 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Cotswold, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Cotswold?
40% of appointments at practices in Cotswold took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.