GP practices in the Gravesham council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Gravesham council area, with 122,680 registered patients between them (September 2026). 120,664 people living in Gravesham were registered with a GP in July 2026, 90% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Gravesham have 2,720 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 Gravesham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 62% at Parrock Street Surgery to 82% at Dr J.P. Mounty and Partners, with a median of 69% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Shrubbery Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (68%, 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 J.P. Mounty and Partners | 8,794 | 10,301 | 82% | 51% | Good | 2,683 |
| Rochester Road Surgery | 3,795 | 3,770 | 82% | 62% | – | 3,821 |
| The Shrubbery Surgery | 16,791 | 17,064 | 79% | 68% | Requires improvement | 2,514 |
| Old Road West Surgery | 9,535 | 9,618 | 78% | 62% | Good | 3,123 |
| Downs Way Medical Practice | 6,902 | 15,902 | 69% | 36% | Good | 2,092 |
| Springhead Health | 19,078 | 21,756 | 68% | 19% | Good | 2,510 |
| Gravesend Medical Centre | 16,580 | 16,800 | 66% | 56% | Requires improvement | 2,301 |
| Oakfield Health Centre, Practice 2 | 9,655 | 10,055 | 66% | 52% | Requires improvement | 4,765 |
| Pelham Medical Practice | 15,183 | 15,365 | 62% | 46% | Good | 3,635 |
| Parrock Street Surgery | 2,052 | 2,049 | 62% | 45% | – | 4,098 |
There are 2,720 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Gravesham, more than England's 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. Practices recorded 386 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 58% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Gravesham | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,720 | 2,419 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 386 | 457 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 58% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 20% | 19% |
90% of Gravesham's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Gravesham residents are Swanscombe Health Centre (6,455), Cliffe Woods Surgery (2,896) and Borough Green Medical Practice (992).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Gravesham registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Swanscombe Health Centre | 6,455 | Swanscombe |
| Cliffe Woods Surgery | 2,896 | Rochester |
| Borough Green Medical Practice | 992 | Sevenoaks |
| Temple Hill Surgery | 342 | Dartford |
| GP at hand | 131 | London |
| The Halfway Surgery | 92 | Chatham |
| Apex Medical Practice | 82 | Rochester |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 77 | Wembley |
| Matrix Medical Practice | 74 | Chatham |
| Jubilee Medical Group | 51 | Longfield |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Gravesham is rheumatoid arthritis (0.9% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Gravesham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.1% | 15.2% | 17,452 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.4% | 14.3% | 12,830 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8,254 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.1% | 6.6% | 5,906 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4,118 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4,221 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.4% | 3.0% | 2,988 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2,378 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2,001 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1,857 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1,085 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 861 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 330 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 923 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 702 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 793 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 749 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 492 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 407 |
- Ashford (2,146 patients per GP)
- Canterbury (2,102 patients per GP)
- Dartford (2,514 patients per GP)
- Dover (2,335 patients per GP)
- Folkestone and Hythe (2,293 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 Gravesham?
10 practices are located in the Gravesham council area, with 122,680 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Gravesham residents registered with a GP?
90% of the 120,664 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Swanscombe Health Centre (6,455).
How many patients are there per GP in Gravesham?
2,720 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Gravesham, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Gravesham?
42% of appointments at practices in Gravesham took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.