GP practices in the Melton council area: access and ratings
There are 3 GP practices in the Melton council area, with 55,101 registered patients between them (September 2026). 56,147 people living in Melton were registered with a GP in July 2026, 89% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Melton have 2,280 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in Melton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Latham House Medical Practice to 86% at Long Clawson Medical Practice, with a median of 56% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Long Clawson Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (82%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Clawson Medical Practice | 8,667 | 11,013 | 86% | 82% | Good | 2,093 |
| The Welby Practice | 4,415 | 6,720 | 56% | 30% | – | 3,111 |
| Latham House Medical Practice | 36,933 | 37,368 | 51% | 25% | Good | 2,231 |
There are 2,280 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Melton, close to England's 2,171 and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's 2,308. Practices recorded 603 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 29% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
25% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Melton | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,280 | 2,308 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 603 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 72% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 29% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 25% | 19% | 19% |
89% of Melton's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Melton residents are Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries (2,098), The County Practice (1,022) and Long Bennington Medical Centre (932).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Melton registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries | 2,098 | Rutland |
| The County Practice | 1,022 | Leicester |
| Long Bennington Medical Centre | 932 | Newark |
| The Jubilee Medical Practice | 644 | Leicester |
| Belvoir Health Group | 543 | Nottingham |
| Oakham Medical Practice | 271 | Oakham |
| Colsterworth Medical Practice | 133 | Grantham |
| Market Cross Surgery | 43 | Grantham |
| Manor Park Medical Practice | 24 | Leicester |
| Charnwood Surgery | 24 | Loughborough |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Melton is osteoporosis (2.6% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Melton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.3% | 15.2% | 10,590 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.4% | 14.3% | 8,225 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 3,584 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 4,006 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.4% | 4.6% | 2,884 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.0% | 3.8% | 2,761 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1,801 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1,732 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.6% | 1.2% | 663 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1,165 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1,026 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 957 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 460 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 520 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 391 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 437 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 427 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 373 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 231 |
- Blaby (2,050 patients per GP)
- Charnwood (2,160 patients per GP)
- Harborough (2,205 patients per GP)
- Hinckley and Bosworth (2,147 patients per GP)
- Leicester (2,639 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Oadby and Wigston (2,336 patients per GP)
- Rutland (2,615 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Melton?
3 practices are located in the Melton council area, with 55,101 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Melton residents registered with a GP?
89% of the 56,147 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries (2,098).
How many patients are there per GP in Melton?
2,280 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Melton, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Melton?
29% of appointments at practices in Melton took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.