GP practices in the Mid Suffolk council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Mid Suffolk council area, with 103,928 registered patients between them (September 2026). 114,500 people living in Mid Suffolk were registered with a GP in July 2026, 83% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Mid Suffolk have 2,130 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Mid Suffolk with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 55% at Needham Market Country Practice to 96% at Fressingfield Medical Centre, with a median of 86% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Fressingfield Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (87%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fressingfield Medical Centre | 5,608 | 6,442 | 96% | 87% | Good | 1,912 |
| Stowhealth | 23,680 | 23,754 | 93% | 68% | Good | 3,576 |
| Botesdale Health Centre | 7,171 | 10,200 | 88% | 61% | Good | 1,808 |
| Debenham Group Practice | 6,569 | 10,071 | 88% | 81% | Good | 1,942 |
| Mendlesham Medical Group | 7,899 | 7,916 | 86% | 80% | Good | 1,592 |
| Combs Ford Surgery | 9,230 | 9,231 | 73% | 63% | Good | 3,112 |
| Eye Health Centre | 5,923 | 6,313 | 73% | 66% | Good | 1,902 |
| Woolpit Health Centre | 15,747 | 16,242 | 71% | 42% | Good | 1,635 |
| Needham Market Country Practice | 13,727 | 13,759 | 55% | 28% | Good | 2,039 |
There are 2,130 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Mid Suffolk, close to England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 608 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 51% of them face to face. 45% 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 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Mid Suffolk | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,130 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 608 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 51% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 25% | 19% |
83% of Mid Suffolk's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Mid Suffolk residents are Cardinal Medical Practice (3,798), Ixworth Surgery (2,488) and Mount Farm Surgery (1,961).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Mid Suffolk registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Medical Practice | 3,798 | Ipswich |
| Ixworth Surgery | 2,488 | Bury St Edmunds |
| Mount Farm Surgery | 1,961 | Bury St Edmunds |
| Bildeston Health Centre | 1,858 | Ipswich |
| Framlingham Surgery | 1,674 | Woodbridge |
| Swan Surgery | 714 | Bury St Edmunds |
| Barrack Lane Medical Centre | 712 | Ipswich |
| Ivry Street Medical Practice | 629 | Ipswich |
| Angel Hill Surgery | 622 | Bury St Edmunds |
| Harleston Medical Practice | 552 | Harleston |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Mid Suffolk is chronic kidney disease (6.6% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Mid Suffolk (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.3% | 15.2% | 19,821 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.7% | 14.3% | 11,601 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.5% | 6.6% | 8,309 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.8% | 7.9% | 6,699 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5,570 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5,195 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3,665 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3,246 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2,398 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1,950 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1,338 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 557 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 758 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 861 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 697 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 834 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 578 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 526 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 520 |
- Babergh (2,650 patients per GP)
- Breckland (2,258 patients per GP)
- Broadland (2,324 patients per GP)
- East Suffolk (2,284 patients per GP)
- Great Yarmouth (2,037 patients per GP)
- Ipswich (2,452 patients per GP)
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk (1,937 patients per GP)
- North Norfolk (1,603 patients per GP)
- Norwich (2,088 patients per GP)
- South Norfolk (2,132 patients per GP)
- West Suffolk (1,989 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Mid Suffolk?
9 practices are located in the Mid Suffolk council area, with 103,928 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Mid Suffolk residents registered with a GP?
83% of the 114,500 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Cardinal Medical Practice (3,798).
How many patients are there per GP in Mid Suffolk?
2,130 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Mid Suffolk, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Mid Suffolk?
45% of appointments at practices in Mid Suffolk took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.