GP practices in the East Lindsey council area: access and ratings
There are 16 GP practices in the East Lindsey council area, with 152,193 registered patients between them (September 2026). 150,077 people living in East Lindsey were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in East Lindsey have 2,441 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 16 practices in East Lindsey with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 47% at The New Coningsby Surgery to 88% at Binbrook Surgery, with a median of 76% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Binbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binbrook Surgery | 1,021 | 2,373 | 88% | 91% | Good | 2,225 |
| Stickney Surgery | 6,001 | 6,237 | 88% | 88% | Good | 2,599 |
| Horncastle Medical Group | 10,301 | 10,358 | 79% | 53% | Good | 2,877 |
| Merton Lodge Surgery | 6,859 | 6,835 | 79% | 40% | Good | 6,408 |
| Tasburgh Lodge Surgery | 4,716 | 5,098 | 79% | 67% | Good | 927 |
| The Wragby Surgery | 3,249 | 4,254 | 77% | 80% | Good | 3,988 |
| Marisco Medical Practice | 14,249 | 14,331 | 77% | 39% | Good | 2,421 |
| North Somercotes Surgery | 6,932 | 7,009 | 76% | 52% | Good | 2,276 |
| North Thoresby Practice | 7,210 | 9,036 | 76% | 73% | Requires improvement | 1,947 |
| Hawthorn Medical Practice | 16,625 | 16,650 | 73% | 41% | Requires improvement | 2,379 |
| Spilsby Surgery | 7,275 | 7,275 | 70% | 49% | – | 2,618 |
| East Lindsey Medical Group | 14,034 | 14,177 | 70% | 43% | Good | 2,658 |
| The James Street Family Practice | 13,409 | 13,505 | 68% | 43% | Good | 1,854 |
| Woodhall Spa New Surgery | 2,616 | 5,391 | 65% | 57% | Good | 2,297 |
| Beacon Medical Practice | 22,179 | 22,205 | 58% | 28% | Good | 2,562 |
| The New Coningsby Surgery | 7,048 | 7,459 | 47% | 41% | Good | 12,628 |
There are 2,441 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in East Lindsey, more than England's 2,171 and Lincolnshire's 2,503. Practices recorded 565 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 71% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
32% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | East Lindsey | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,441 | 2,503 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 565 | 600 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 71% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 32% | 25% | 19% |
96% of East Lindsey's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most East Lindsey residents are Dr Sinha & Partners (1,268), SLC Medical Group (652) and Parkside Medical Centre (562).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of East Lindsey registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sinha & Partners | 1,268 | Boston |
| SLC Medical Group | 652 | Grimsby |
| Parkside Medical Centre | 562 | Boston |
| Market Rasen Surgery | 419 | Market Rasen |
| Greyfriars Surgery | 371 | Boston |
| Woodfield Medical Centre | 321 | Grimsby |
| The Sidings Medical Practice | 321 | Boston |
| The Roxton Practice | 309 | Immingham |
| Beacon Medical | 288 | Cleethorpes |
| Clee Medical Centre | 269 | Cleethorpes |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in East Lindsey is palliative care (1.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | East Lindsey (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 23.3% | 15.2% | 35,325 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.7% | 14.3% | 20,020 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 11.0% | 7.9% | 14,193 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 10.6% | 4.6% | 13,592 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.9% | 6.6% | 12,954 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.8% | 3.8% | 8,776 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 5.4% | 3.0% | 8,166 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6,320 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5,833 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5,154 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3,919 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1,220 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2,189 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1,971 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,475 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,391 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1,501 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,471 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,302 |
- Boston (3,121 patients per GP)
- Lincoln (2,490 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North Kesteven (3,060 patients per GP)
- North Lincolnshire (2,549 patients per GP)
- South Holland (3,066 patients per GP)
- South Kesteven (1,999 patients per GP)
- West Lindsey (2,261 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in East Lindsey?
16 practices are located in the East Lindsey council area, with 152,193 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are East Lindsey residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 150,077 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Dr Sinha & Partners (1,268).
How many patients are there per GP in East Lindsey?
2,441 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in East Lindsey, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in East Lindsey?
39% of appointments at practices in East Lindsey took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.