GP practices in the Maldon council area: access and ratings
There are 7 GP practices in the Maldon council area, with 60,256 registered patients between them (September 2026). 71,822 people living in Maldon were registered with a GP in July 2026, 82% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Maldon have 2,811 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 7 practices in Maldon with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 68% at Blackwater Medical Centre to 91% at William Fisher Medical Centre, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. William Fisher Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (78%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Fisher Medical Centre | 5,982 | 6,038 | 91% | 78% | Good | 1,911 |
| Tillingham Medical Centre | 5,960 | 6,005 | 83% | 78% | – | 2,277 |
| The Burnham Surgery | 9,928 | 9,924 | 81% | 51% | Good | 3,236 |
| The Trinity Medical Practice | 4,191 | 4,280 | 79% | 69% | Outstanding | 3,210 |
| The Tollesbury Practice | 4,270 | 4,776 | 76% | 67% | Good | 2,388 |
| Longfield Medical Centre | 16,200 | 16,321 | 70% | 18% | Good | 3,123 |
| Blackwater Medical Centre | 12,678 | 12,912 | 68% | 42% | Good | 3,217 |
There are 2,811 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Maldon, more than England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 517 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 73% of them face to face. 33% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Maldon | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,811 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 517 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 73% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 33% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 20% | 19% |
82% of Maldon's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Maldon residents are Danbury Medical Centre (2,882), The Medical Centre (2,283) and Dr Wright & Partners (2,216).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Maldon registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Medical Centre | 2,882 | Chelmsford |
| The Medical Centre | 2,283 | Colchester |
| Dr Wright & Partners | 2,216 | Witham |
| Greenwood and Wyncroft Surgery | 1,955 | Chelmsford |
| Kingsway Surgery | 1,108 | Chelmsford |
| Sidney House Surgery | 841 | Chelmsford |
| Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre | 346 | Colchester |
| Witham Health Centre | 162 | Witham |
| North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre | 101 | Chelmsford |
| Collingwood Road Surgery | 79 | Witham |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Maldon is rheumatoid arthritis (1.1% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.4% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Maldon (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.9% | 15.2% | 11,223 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.1% | 14.3% | 5,925 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.9% | 7.9% | 4,426 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.9% | 6.6% | 4,434 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.2% | 4.6% | 3,035 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2,588 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2,020 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1,690 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1,316 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,186 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 561 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 662 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 615 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 499 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 385 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 314 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 264 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.4% | 1.2% | 114 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 229 |
- Basildon (2,620 patients per GP)
- Braintree (2,576 patients per GP)
- Brentwood (2,423 patients per GP)
- Castle Point (2,685 patients per GP)
- Chelmsford (2,378 patients per GP)
- Colchester (2,433 patients per GP)
- Epping Forest (2,329 patients per GP)
- Harlow (2,761 patients per GP)
- Redbridge (3,105 patients per GP)
- Rochford (2,098 patients per GP)
- Southend-on-Sea (2,599 patients per GP)
- Tendring (2,699 patients per GP)
- Thurrock (2,785 patients per GP)
- Uttlesford (2,127 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Maldon?
7 practices are located in the Maldon council area, with 60,256 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Maldon residents registered with a GP?
82% of the 71,822 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Danbury Medical Centre (2,882).
How many patients are there per GP in Maldon?
2,811 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Maldon, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Maldon?
33% of appointments at practices in Maldon took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.