GP practices in the Isles of Scilly council area: access and ratings
There are 1 GP practices in the Isles of Scilly council area, with 2,303 registered patients between them (September 2026). 2,325 people living in Isles of Scilly were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Isles of Scilly have 249 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Health Centre | 2,274 | 2,303 | 89% | 92% | Outstanding | 249 |
There are 249 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Isles of Scilly, fewer than England's 2,171 and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly's 1,871. Practices recorded 698 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 77% of them face to face. 27% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
23% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 4.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Isles of Scilly | Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 249 | 1,871 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 698 | 633 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 77% | 59% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 27% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 7% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 26% | 19% |
98% of Isles of Scilly's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Isles of Scilly residents are The Three Spires Medical Practice (3), The Fordingbridge Surgery (2) and Dr C.A. Jones & Partners (2).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Isles of Scilly registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Three Spires Medical Practice | 3 | Truro |
| The Fordingbridge Surgery | 2 | Fordingbridge |
| Dr C.A. Jones & Partners | 2 | Hayle |
| St Agnes Surgery | 2 | St Agnes |
| Crown Medical Centre | 2 | Taunton |
| Glenridding Health Centre | 1 | Penrith |
| Heaton Road Surgery | 1 | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Upperthorpe Medical Centre | 1 | Sheffield |
| Debenham Group Practice | 1 | Stowmarket |
| Haven Health Medical Centre | 1 | Felixstowe |
- Cornwall (1,919 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Isles of Scilly?
1 practices are located in the Isles of Scilly council area, with 2,303 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Isles of Scilly residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 2,325 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Three Spires Medical Practice (3).
How many patients are there per GP in Isles of Scilly?
249 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Isles of Scilly, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Isles of Scilly?
27% of appointments at practices in Isles of Scilly took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.