GP practices in the Folkestone and Hythe council area: access and ratings
There are 15 GP practices in the Folkestone and Hythe council area, with 115,419 registered patients between them (September 2026). 117,850 people living in Folkestone and Hythe were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Folkestone and Hythe have 2,293 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 15 practices in Folkestone and Hythe with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 48% at Harbour Medical Practice to 96% at Dr Zaw Thike, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Zaw Thike has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (95%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Zaw Thike | 3,011 | 3,212 | 96% | 95% | Good | 2,113 |
| Dr Hoshyar and Dr Azim | 5,965 | 5,986 | 82% | 67% | Good | 2,177 |
| New Lyminge Surgery | 4,255 | 4,432 | 75% | 56% | Good | 1,371 |
| Guildhall Surgery | 9,911 | 10,047 | 74% | 35% | Good | 3,806 |
| The Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice | 9,302 | 9,872 | 74% | 50% | Good | 2,088 |
| Martello Health Centre | 5,347 | 5,476 | 74% | 59% | Good | 1,751 |
| Dr Mathibalasingham Chandrakumar | 5,214 | 5,314 | 72% | 56% | Good | 2,867 |
| Oaklands Health Centre | 12,238 | 12,369 | 72% | 49% | Good | 3,734 |
| The Manor Clinic | 9,252 | 9,417 | 69% | 44% | Good | 2,352 |
| White House Surgery | 11,760 | 11,704 | 65% | 28% | Good | 3,179 |
| Sellindge Surgery | 2,835 | 5,083 | 64% | 56% | Good | 1,906 |
| Sandgate Road | 12,482 | 12,537 | 57% | 25% | Good | 1,447 |
| Church Lane Surgery | 6,370 | 6,448 | 55% | 46% | Good | 1,699 |
| The New Surgery | 9,404 | 10,174 | 49% | 36% | Good | 2,457 |
| Harbour Medical Practice | 3,298 | 3,348 | 48% | 45% | Good | 15,694 |
There are 2,293 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Folkestone and Hythe, close to England's 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. Practices recorded 453 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 57% of them face to face. 41% 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 1.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Folkestone and Hythe | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,293 | 2,419 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 453 | 457 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 57% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 20% | 19% |
94% of Folkestone and Hythe's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Folkestone and Hythe residents are Birchington Medical Centre (3,862), Hamstreet Surgery (1,417) and Dr Miles and Partners (398).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Folkestone and Hythe registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Birchington Medical Centre | 3,862 | Birchington |
| Hamstreet Surgery | 1,417 | Ashford |
| Dr Miles and Partners | 398 | Ashford |
| Canterbury Medical Practice | 313 | Canterbury |
| Dr Dale S Kinnersley & Partner | 134 | Canterbury |
| The White Cliff Medical Centre | 83 | Dover |
| New Dover Road Surgery | 80 | Canterbury |
| Rye Medical Centre | 75 | Rye |
| Lydden Surgery | 68 | Dover |
| Pencester Surgery | 65 | Dover |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Folkestone and Hythe is atrial fibrillation (3.4% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Folkestone and Hythe (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.6% | 15.2% | 21,591 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.4% | 14.3% | 17,515 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8,536 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7,442 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5,306 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.5% | 3.8% | 6,367 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4,157 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3,999 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3,171 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,765 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1,412 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,382 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,066 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,192 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 956 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 506 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 993 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 765 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 468 |
- Ashford (2,146 patients per GP)
- Canterbury (2,102 patients per GP)
- Dartford (2,514 patients per GP)
- Dover (2,335 patients per GP)
- Gravesham (2,720 patients per GP)
- Maidstone (2,895 patients per GP)
- Medway (2,609 patients per GP)
- Sevenoaks (2,569 patients per GP)
- Swale (2,404 patients per GP)
- Thanet (2,392 patients per GP)
- Tonbridge and Malling (2,283 patients per GP)
- Tunbridge Wells (2,207 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Folkestone and Hythe?
15 practices are located in the Folkestone and Hythe council area, with 115,419 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Folkestone and Hythe residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 117,850 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Birchington Medical Centre (3,862).
How many patients are there per GP in Folkestone and Hythe?
2,293 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Folkestone and Hythe, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Folkestone and Hythe?
41% of appointments at practices in Folkestone and Hythe took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.