GP practices in the Cumberland council area: access and ratings
There are 24 GP practices in the Cumberland council area, with 289,494 registered patients between them (September 2026). 288,811 people living in Cumberland were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Cumberland have 2,436 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 24 practices in Cumberland with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 57% at Eden Medical Group to 96% at Aspatria Medical Group, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 10 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Silloth Group Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (94%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspatria Medical Group | 7,435 | 7,467 | 96% | 88% | Good | 2,078 |
| Caldbeck Surgery | 3,326 | 4,194 | 93% | 94% | Outstanding | 1,035 |
| The Croft Surgery | 3,530 | 3,530 | 92% | 92% | Good | 1,090 |
| Silloth Group Medical Practice | 4,404 | 4,409 | 92% | 94% | Good | 1,837 |
| Spencer Street Surgery | 13,747 | 13,719 | 89% | 75% | Good | 1,994 |
| Mansion House Surgery | 7,673 | 7,723 | 88% | 64% | – | 1,918 |
| Distington Surgery | 6,636 | 6,696 | 87% | 75% | Outstanding | 1,794 |
| Waterloo House Surgery | 7,859 | 7,886 | 86% | 72% | – | 1,740 |
| Longtown Medical Centre | 3,847 | 3,878 | 85% | 82% | Good | 1,610 |
| Seascale Health Centre | 5,905 | 5,925 | 85% | 72% | Good | 3,555 |
| Westcroft House Surgery | 6,373 | 6,389 | 83% | 81% | Good | 2,065 |
| Warwick Square Group Practice | 7,887 | 7,903 | 81% | 80% | Good | 4,742 |
| St Pauls Practice | 40,855 | 41,013 | 80% | 51% | Good | 2,192 |
| Castlehead Medical Centre | 7,745 | 8,437 | 79% | 73% | Good | 1,578 |
| Wigton Group Medical Practice | 9,250 | 9,258 | 77% | 59% | Good | 1,484 |
| Brampton Medical Practice | 16,369 | 16,678 | 76% | 48% | Good | 1,957 |
| Dalston Medical Group | 5,021 | 5,219 | 74% | 80% | Good | 2,071 |
| Castlegate & Derwent Surgery | 17,600 | 17,484 | 74% | 39% | Requires improvement | 3,823 |
| Lowther Medical Centre | 13,648 | 13,627 | 71% | 39% | Good | 15,969 |
| Fellview Healthcare | 22,806 | 22,818 | 68% | 29% | Good | 3,521 |
| James Street Group Practice | 33,300 | 33,443 | 66% | 32% | Good | 3,990 |
| Carlisle Central Practice | 12,982 | 13,040 | 63% | 50% | Good | 12,868 |
| Maryport Group Practice | 13,875 | 13,932 | 62% | 25% | Outstanding | 1,789 |
| Eden Medical Group | 14,898 | 14,826 | 57% | 32% | Good | 2,084 |
There are 2,436 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Cumberland, more than England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 574 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 62% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Cumberland | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,436 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 574 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 62% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 22% | 19% |
99% of Cumberland's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Cumberland residents are Court Thorn Surgery (962), The Surgery Kirkby-in-Furness (267) and Haltwhistle Medical Group (154).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Cumberland registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Court Thorn Surgery | 962 | Carlisle |
| The Surgery Kirkby-in-Furness | 267 | Kirkby-in-Furness |
| Haltwhistle Medical Group | 154 | Haltwhistle |
| Kirkoswald Surgery | 40 | Penrith |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 13 | Wembley |
| Dr G R Murray and Partners | 12 | Ulverston |
| NPC Haydon Bridge and Allendale | 12 | Hexham |
| Market Street Medical Practice | 11 | Dalton In Furness |
| Glenridding Health Centre | 9 | Penrith |
| Brownlow Group Practice | 8 | Liverpool |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Cumberland is peripheral arterial disease (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.7% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Cumberland (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 19.2% | 14.3% | 45,435 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.2% | 15.2% | 52,796 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.1% | 7.9% | 21,734 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 20,710 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.4% | 4.6% | 15,202 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.0% | 3.8% | 14,431 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.7% | 3.0% | 13,474 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 8,645 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.8% | 1.9% | 8,007 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 7,334 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 4,254 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2,778 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,217 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2,400 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 2,905 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,694 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 941 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,852 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,734 |
- County Durham (2,118 patients per GP)
- Darlington (2,479 patients per GP)
- Gateshead (1,835 patients per GP)
- Hartlepool (2,335 patients per GP)
- Middlesbrough (2,243 patients per GP)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2,059 patients per GP)
- North Tyneside (1,807 patients per GP)
- Northumberland (1,771 patients per GP)
- Redcar and Cleveland (2,568 patients per GP)
- South Tyneside (2,379 patients per GP)
- Stockton-on-Tees (2,350 patients per GP)
- Sunderland (1,961 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Cumberland?
24 practices are located in the Cumberland council area, with 289,494 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Cumberland residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 288,811 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Court Thorn Surgery (962).
How many patients are there per GP in Cumberland?
2,436 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Cumberland, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Cumberland?
40% of appointments at practices in Cumberland took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.