GP practices in the Newark and Sherwood council area: access and ratings
There are 13 GP practices in the Newark and Sherwood council area, with 131,019 registered patients between them (September 2026). 133,001 people living in Newark and Sherwood were registered with a GP in July 2026, 88% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Newark and Sherwood have 2,438 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 13 practices in Newark and Sherwood with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 60% at Balderton Primary Care Centre to 93% at Hill View Surgery, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Hounsfield Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (90%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Surgery | 7,387 | 8,638 | 93% | 79% | Good | 2,521 |
| Hounsfield Surgery | 4,050 | 4,520 | 91% | 90% | Good | 1,294 |
| Dr Wageeh Mikhail | 7,271 | 7,595 | 80% | 78% | Good | 3,798 |
| Collingham Medical Centre | 5,526 | 8,038 | 78% | 75% | Good | 2,491 |
| Middleton Lodge Practice | 12,942 | 12,988 | 77% | 56% | Good | 3,981 |
| Lombard Medical Centre | 22,338 | 22,359 | 76% | 57% | Good | 2,507 |
| Southwell Medical Centre | 12,003 | 11,941 | 73% | 53% | Good | 2,035 |
| Barnby Gate Surgery | 13,269 | 13,462 | 69% | 43% | Good | 3,767 |
| Bilsthorpe Surgery | 4,277 | 4,391 | 68% | 54% | Good | 1,689 |
| The Abbey Medical Group | 4,981 | 12,616 | 63% | 29% | Good | 2,005 |
| Fountain Medical Centre | 11,940 | 11,912 | 62% | 51% | Good | 1,921 |
| Rainworth Surgery | 3,980 | 5,513 | 61% | 42% | Good | 2,120 |
| Balderton Primary Care Centre | 6,855 | 7,046 | 60% | 32% | Good | 3,078 |
There are 2,438 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Newark and Sherwood, more than England's 2,171 and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's 2,235. Practices recorded 532 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 67% of them face to face. 36% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Newark and Sherwood | Nottingham and Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,438 | 2,235 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 532 | 566 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 67% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 36% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 19% | 19% |
88% of Newark and Sherwood's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Newark and Sherwood residents are Crown Medical Centre (5,591), Jubilee Park Medical Partnership (2,073) and The Ivy Medical Group (1,695).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Newark and Sherwood registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Medical Centre | 5,591 | Mansfield |
| Jubilee Park Medical Partnership | 2,073 | Nottingham |
| The Ivy Medical Group | 1,695 | Nottingham |
| East Bridgford Medical Centre | 1,685 | Nottingham |
| Tuxford Medical Centre | 1,084 | Newark |
| The Calverton Practice | 711 | Nottingham |
| The Glebe Practice | 436 | Lincoln |
| Rosemary Street Health Centre | 415 | Mansfield |
| Sandy Lane Surgery | 339 | Mansfield |
| Long Bennington Medical Centre | 305 | Newark |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Newark and Sherwood is palliative care (1.1% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Newark and Sherwood (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.3% | 15.2% | 24,003 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.1% | 14.3% | 13,978 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9,015 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.1% | 6.6% | 8,892 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.3% | 4.6% | 6,789 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.8% | 3.8% | 6,302 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 4,855 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3,995 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3,188 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2,797 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,823 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1,386 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,093 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,103 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 468 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 858 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 978 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 975 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 768 |
- Ashfield (2,495 patients per GP)
- Bassetlaw (2,272 patients per GP)
- Bolsover (2,088 patients per GP)
- Broxtowe (2,397 patients per GP)
- Gedling (2,013 patients per GP)
- Mansfield (2,199 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Nottingham (2,239 patients per GP)
- Rushcliffe (1,906 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Newark and Sherwood?
13 practices are located in the Newark and Sherwood council area, with 131,019 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Newark and Sherwood residents registered with a GP?
88% of the 133,001 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Crown Medical Centre (5,591).
How many patients are there per GP in Newark and Sherwood?
2,438 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Newark and Sherwood, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Newark and Sherwood?
36% of appointments at practices in Newark and Sherwood took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.