GP practices in the North East Derbyshire council area: access and ratings
There are 12 GP practices in the North East Derbyshire council area, with 89,460 registered patients between them (September 2026). 109,024 people living in North East Derbyshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 71% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in North East Derbyshire have 1,885 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 12 practices in North East Derbyshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 49% at Royal Primary Care Clay Cross to 97% at Wingerworth Medical Centre, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Wingerworth Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingerworth Medical Centre | 7,666 | 8,239 | 97% | 91% | Good | 1,578 |
| Stubley Medical Centre | 5,532 | 6,088 | 91% | 84% | – | 1,375 |
| North Wingfield Medical Centre | 4,870 | 5,160 | 90% | 72% | Good | 2,144 |
| Dronfield Medical Practice | 10,134 | 10,408 | 84% | 65% | Good | 1,399 |
| Oakhill Medical Practice | 3,693 | 3,744 | 83% | 69% | Good | 2,194 |
| Ashover Medical Centre | 2,720 | 9,757 | 79% | 64% | Good | 1,279 |
| Moss Valley Medical Practice | 10,183 | 12,255 | 78% | 63% | Good | 1,608 |
| Killamarsh Medical Practice | 8,356 | 8,451 | 73% | 48% | Good | 1,927 |
| Emmett Carr Surgery | 4,089 | 4,778 | 72% | 55% | Good | 2,127 |
| St Lawrence Road Surgery | 4,003 | 4,052 | 68% | 58% | Good | 2,005 |
| Clay Cross Medical Centre | 6,794 | 6,845 | 62% | 45% | Good | 4,543 |
| Royal Primary Care Clay Cross | 9,398 | 9,683 | 49% | 12% | Good | 11,527 |
There are 1,885 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in North East Derbyshire, fewer than England's 2,171 and Derby and Derbyshire's 2,105. Practices recorded 584 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 67% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
26% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | North East Derbyshire | Derby and Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,885 | 2,105 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 584 | 523 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 67% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 39% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 21% | 19% |
71% of North East Derbyshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most North East Derbyshire residents are Staffa Health (11,057), Avenue House and Hasland Partnership (2,632) and The Calow and Brimington Practice (2,518).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of North East Derbyshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Staffa Health | 11,057 | Alfreton |
| Avenue House and Hasland Partnership | 2,632 | Chesterfield |
| The Calow and Brimington Practice | 2,518 | Chesterfield |
| Chatsworth Road Medical Centre | 1,566 | Chesterfield |
| Dr A Palmer & Dr G Lovelock | 1,456 | Chesterfield |
| The Surgery @ Wheatbridge | 1,420 | Chesterfield |
| Parkside Surgery | 1,113 | Alfreton |
| Meadowgreen Health Centre | 1,094 | Sheffield |
| Royal Primary Care Chesterfield | 1,018 | Chesterfield |
| Royal Primary Care Chesterfield West | 825 | Chesterfield |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in North East Derbyshire is chronic kidney disease (8.9% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | North East Derbyshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.8% | 15.2% | 16,190 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.4% | 14.3% | 10,961 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.1% | 7.9% | 6,843 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5,982 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.9% | 6.6% | 6,116 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3,984 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3,311 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2,532 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2,351 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2,140 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.1% | 1.2% | 809 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1,327 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 825 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 638 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 651 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 692 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 674 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 635 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 409 |
- Amber Valley (1,833 patients per GP)
- Bolsover (2,088 patients per GP)
- Chesterfield (1,625 patients per GP)
- Derby (2,578 patients per GP)
- Derbyshire Dales (1,832 patients per GP)
- Erewash (2,379 patients per GP)
- High Peak (1,867 patients per GP)
- South Derbyshire (2,581 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in North East Derbyshire?
12 practices are located in the North East Derbyshire council area, with 89,460 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are North East Derbyshire residents registered with a GP?
71% of the 109,024 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Staffa Health (11,057).
How many patients are there per GP in North East Derbyshire?
1,885 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in North East Derbyshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in North East Derbyshire?
41% of appointments at practices in North East Derbyshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.