GP practices in the Lichfield council area: access and ratings
There are 5 GP practices in the Lichfield council area, with 88,569 registered patients between them (September 2026). 113,809 people living in Lichfield were registered with a GP in July 2026, 76% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Lichfield have 2,088 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in Lichfield with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 70% at The Langton Medical Group to 88% at Alrewas Surgery, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Alrewas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alrewas Surgery | 7,607 | 7,846 | 88% | 68% | Good | 2,452 |
| Darwin Medical Practice | 24,154 | 24,523 | 82% | 53% | Good | 2,050 |
| Salters Meadow Health Centre | 10,126 | 11,369 | 79% | 64% | Good | 2,330 |
| The Westgate Practice | 31,131 | 31,128 | 72% | 43% | Good | 1,743 |
| The Langton Medical Group | 13,254 | 13,703 | 70% | 46% | Good | 3,027 |
There are 2,088 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Lichfield, close to England's 2,171 and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's 2,252. Practices recorded 447 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 70% of them face to face. 35% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Lichfield | Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,088 | 2,252 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 447 | 479 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 70% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 35% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 21% | 19% |
76% of Lichfield's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Lichfield residents are Hillsprings Health and Wellbeing Centre (5,217), Laurel House Surgery (3,116) and Tudor Practice (2,813).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Lichfield registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsprings Health and Wellbeing Centre | 5,217 | Staffordshire |
| Laurel House Surgery | 3,116 | Tamworth |
| Tudor Practice | 2,813 | Sutton Coldfield |
| The Hollies Medical Practice | 1,923 | Tamworth |
| The Yoxall Practice | 1,690 | Burton On Trent |
| The Peel Medical Practice | 1,686 | Tamworth |
| The Aldergate Medical Practice | 1,608 | Tamworth |
| Brereton Surgery | 1,325 | Rugeley |
| Sandy Lane Surgery | 830 | Rugeley |
| Abbots Bromley Surgery | 821 | Rugeley |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Lichfield is palliative care (0.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Lichfield (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.7% | 15.2% | 15,504 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.7% | 14.3% | 10,421 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5,722 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% | 6,009 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.6% | 4.6% | 3,984 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.9% | 3.8% | 4,312 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3,242 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2,881 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1,880 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1,680 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,195 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 941 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 753 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 385 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 633 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 759 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 723 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 454 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 362 |
- Cannock Chase (2,344 patients per GP)
- East Staffordshire (1,961 patients per GP)
- Newcastle-under-Lyme (1,956 patients per GP)
- Shropshire (2,055 patients per GP)
- South Staffordshire (2,368 patients per GP)
- Stafford (2,280 patients per GP)
- Staffordshire Moorlands (1,835 patients per GP)
- Stoke-on-Trent (2,716 patients per GP)
- Tamworth (2,508 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Lichfield?
5 practices are located in the Lichfield council area, with 88,569 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Lichfield residents registered with a GP?
76% of the 113,809 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Hillsprings Health and Wellbeing Centre (5,217).
How many patients are there per GP in Lichfield?
2,088 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Lichfield, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Lichfield?
35% of appointments at practices in Lichfield took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.