GP practices in the Fareham council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Fareham council area, with 123,533 registered patients between them (September 2026). 116,863 people living in Fareham were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Fareham have 2,317 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Fareham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at PHL Group Head Office to 88% at Portchester Practice, with a median of 70% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Portchester Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (74%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portchester Practice | 8,470 | 11,234 | 88% | 74% | Good | 1,906 |
| Westlands Medical Centre | 9,211 | 10,275 | 83% | 66% | Good | 2,300 |
| Brook Lane Surgery | 13,424 | 13,531 | 75% | 49% | Good | 2,498 |
| Centre Practice | 16,568 | 16,580 | 74% | 36% | Good | 2,006 |
| Dr A M Cole & Partners, Lockswood Surgery | 13,958 | 14,036 | 70% | 47% | Good | 2,727 |
| Gudge Heath Lane Surgery | 9,320 | 9,343 | 65% | 22% | Good | 2,232 |
| The Stubbington Medical Practice | 12,147 | 12,699 | 57% | 29% | Good | 2,183 |
| Meon Health Practice | 29,584 | 35,781 | 39% | 16% | Requires improvement | 2,697 |
| PHL Group Head Office | 10 | 54 | -9700% | -9700% | Good | 62 |
There are 2,317 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Fareham, close to England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 518 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 57% 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 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Fareham | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,317 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 518 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 57% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 21% | 19% |
96% of Fareham's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Fareham residents are Solent View Medical Practice (1,552), Weston Lane Surgery (521) and Hamble Valley Health (484).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Fareham registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Solent View Medical Practice | 1,552 | Lee On The Solent |
| Weston Lane Surgery | 521 | Southampton |
| Hamble Valley Health | 484 | Southampton |
| Wickham Surgery | 433 | Fareham |
| Portsdown Group Practice | 312 | Portsmouth |
| Rowner Surgery | 178 | Gosport |
| Brune Medical Centre | 132 | Gosport |
| Woolston Lodge Surgery | 80 | Southampton |
| Bridgemary Medical Centre | 76 | Gosport |
| Blossom Health Gosport | 68 | Gosport |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Fareham is osteoporosis (2.8% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.5% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Fareham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.8% | 15.2% | 23,331 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.7% | 14.3% | 16,958 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 8,419 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% | 8,621 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5,708 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.6% | 3.8% | 6,913 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4,465 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3,926 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1,592 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,917 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2,251 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2,148 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,332 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 943 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,074 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 867 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 723 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 636 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 593 |
- Basingstoke and Deane (1,989 patients per GP)
- East Hampshire (1,933 patients per GP)
- Eastleigh (2,088 patients per GP)
- Gosport (2,249 patients per GP)
- Hart (2,048 patients per GP)
- Havant (1,976 patients per GP)
- Isle of Wight (2,106 patients per GP)
- New Forest (1,557 patients per GP)
- Portsmouth (2,712 patients per GP)
- Rushmoor (2,253 patients per GP)
- Southampton (2,228 patients per GP)
- Test Valley (1,597 patients per GP)
- Winchester (1,748 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Fareham?
9 practices are located in the Fareham council area, with 123,533 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Fareham residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 116,863 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Solent View Medical Practice (1,552).
How many patients are there per GP in Fareham?
2,317 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Fareham, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Fareham?
44% of appointments at practices in Fareham took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.