GP practices in the Forest of Dean council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Forest of Dean council area, with 85,598 registered patients between them (September 2026). 82,771 people living in Forest of Dean were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Forest of Dean have 1,893 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 Forest of Dean with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 69% at Lydney Practice to 94% at Drybrook Surgery, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Staunton and Corse Surgery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drybrook Surgery | 3,882 | 4,251 | 94% | 85% | – | 2,184 |
| Yorkley and Bream Surgery | 9,122 | 9,198 | 93% | 82% | Good | 1,895 |
| Staunton and Corse Surgery | 4,247 | 6,719 | 91% | 94% | Good | 1,685 |
| Severnbank Surgery | 3,822 | 3,837 | 89% | 84% | Good | 1,755 |
| Mitcheldean Surgery | 6,474 | 7,256 | 84% | 64% | Good | 2,240 |
| Dean Medical Practice | 16,649 | 16,734 | 82% | 76% | Good | 1,966 |
| Newent Doctors Practice | 10,794 | 11,981 | 78% | 69% | Good | 1,565 |
| Forest Health Care | 11,552 | 11,821 | 72% | 41% | Good | 2,233 |
| Dockham Surgery | 5,697 | 5,672 | 72% | 54% | Good | 1,842 |
| Lydney Practice | 8,148 | 8,129 | 69% | 65% | – | 1,825 |
There are 1,893 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Forest of Dean, fewer than England's 2,171 and Gloucestershire's 1,949. Practices recorded 632 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 62% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Forest of Dean | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,893 | 1,949 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 632 | 574 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 62% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 23% | 19% |
97% of Forest of Dean's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Forest of Dean residents are The Alney Practice (1,068), Ledbury Health Partnership (699) and Aspen Medical Practice (81).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Forest of Dean registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Alney Practice | 1,068 | Gloucester |
| Ledbury Health Partnership | 699 | Ledbury |
| Aspen Medical Practice | 81 | Gloucester |
| Gloucester Health Access Centre | 42 | Gloucester |
| Rosebank Health | 28 | Gloucester |
| Alton Street Surgery | 27 | Ross On Wye |
| Quedgeley Medical Centre | 23 | Gloucester |
| Pendeen Surgery | 19 | Ross On Wye |
| Severnside Medical Practice | 19 | Gloucester |
| Culverhay Surgery | 17 | Wotton Under Edge |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Forest of Dean is learning disability (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Forest of Dean (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.6% | 15.2% | 13,457 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.0% | 14.3% | 8,304 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.4% | 7.9% | 5,644 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 5,251 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.6% | 4.6% | 3,889 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3,346 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2,879 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2,312 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1,809 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1,588 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1,048 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 785 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 624 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 607 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 697 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 323 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 583 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 433 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 309 |
- Cheltenham (2,048 patients per GP)
- Cotswold (1,925 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 Forest of Dean?
10 practices are located in the Forest of Dean council area, with 85,598 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Forest of Dean residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 82,771 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Alney Practice (1,068).
How many patients are there per GP in Forest of Dean?
1,893 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Forest of Dean, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Forest of Dean?
44% of appointments at practices in Forest of Dean took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.