GP practices in the New Forest council area: access and ratings
There are 14 GP practices in the New Forest council area, with 187,377 registered patients between them (September 2026). 182,388 people living in New Forest were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in New Forest have 1,557 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 14 practices in New Forest with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 54% at Forestside Medical Practice to 92% at Lyndhurst Surgery, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Twin Oaks Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (83%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Surgery | 5,700 | 5,712 | 92% | 77% | Good | 1,583 |
| Twin Oaks Medical Centre | 5,328 | 5,645 | 89% | 83% | Good | 1,911 |
| Waterfront and Solent Surgery | 8,082 | 8,129 | 89% | 67% | Good | 1,694 |
| Cornerways Medical Centre | 7,236 | 11,592 | 88% | 49% | Good | 1,002 |
| Coastal Medical Partnership | 32,453 | 33,356 | 87% | 55% | Good | 1,628 |
| Wistaria & Milford Surgeries | 15,364 | 15,291 | 86% | 55% | Good | 971 |
| Chawton House Surgery | 7,063 | 7,091 | 85% | 77% | Good | 1,235 |
| The Fordingbridge Surgery | 9,952 | 12,231 | 85% | 43% | Good | 1,475 |
| Ringwood Medical Practice at Ringwood Medical Centre | 8,611 | 11,093 | 75% | 60% | Good | 1,097 |
| New Forest Central Medical Group | 7,295 | 7,337 | 73% | 75% | Good | 1,934 |
| Testvale Surgery | 13,961 | 14,159 | 69% | 49% | Good | 1,967 |
| Dr Christopher Cole and Partners | 21,569 | 21,662 | 63% | 47% | Good | 2,207 |
| New Horizons Medical Partnership | 22,422 | 22,705 | 60% | 33% | Good | 2,143 |
| Forestside Medical Practice | 11,426 | 11,374 | 54% | 31% | Good | 2,023 |
There are 1,557 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in New Forest, fewer than England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 525 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 63% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
31% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | New Forest | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,557 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 525 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 63% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 31% | 21% | 19% |
97% of New Forest's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most New Forest residents are Christchurch Medical Practice (1,305), Highcliffe Medical Centre (1,297) and The Cranborne Practice (919).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of New Forest registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Medical Practice | 1,305 | Christchurch |
| Highcliffe Medical Centre | 1,297 | Christchurch |
| The Cranborne Practice | 919 | Wimborne |
| Downton Surgery | 685 | Salisbury |
| Whiteparish Surgery | 275 | Salisbury |
| Dr Sarah Johnson and Partners | 243 | Romsey |
| Abbeywell Surgery | 184 | Romsey |
| Sarum Health Group | 138 | Salisbury |
| Swan Medical Group | 71 | Petersfield |
| Farmhouse Surgery | 69 | Christchurch |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in New Forest is osteoporosis (2.3% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.9% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | New Forest (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 21.7% | 15.2% | 40,892 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.4% | 14.3% | 22,776 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 12,602 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 13,595 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.6% | 3.8% | 12,522 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.5% | 4.6% | 8,693 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.5% | 3.0% | 8,487 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7,767 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5,912 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4,411 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2,293 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3,989 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2,681 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,746 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,697 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,255 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,417 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,231 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 969 |
- Basingstoke and Deane (1,989 patients per GP)
- East Hampshire (1,933 patients per GP)
- Eastleigh (2,088 patients per GP)
- Fareham (2,317 patients per GP)
- Gosport (2,249 patients per GP)
- Hart (2,048 patients per GP)
- Havant (1,976 patients per GP)
- Isle of Wight (2,106 patients per GP)
- Portsmouth (2,712 patients per GP)
- Rushmoor (2,253 patients per GP)
- Southampton (2,228 patients per GP)
- Test Valley (1,597 patients per GP)
- Winchester (1,748 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in New Forest?
14 practices are located in the New Forest council area, with 187,377 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are New Forest residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 182,388 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Christchurch Medical Practice (1,305).
How many patients are there per GP in New Forest?
1,557 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in New Forest, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in New Forest?
40% of appointments at practices in New Forest took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.