GP practices in the North Kesteven council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the North Kesteven council area, with 103,687 registered patients between them (September 2026). 121,794 people living in North Kesteven were registered with a GP in July 2026, 82% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in North Kesteven have 3,060 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 11 practices in North Kesteven with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 60% at Cliff Villages Medical Practice to 91% at Washingborough Family Practice, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Billinghay Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washingborough Family Practice | 9,474 | 9,561 | 91% | 90% | Good | 2,406 |
| Billinghay Medical Practice | 5,242 | 5,283 | 90% | 93% | Good | 2,752 |
| The Heath Surgery | 5,084 | 6,083 | 89% | 80% | Good | 5,775 |
| The Bassingham Surgery | 7,282 | 7,330 | 88% | 53% | Good | 2,329 |
| Richmond Medical Centre | 17,118 | 19,011 | 84% | 50% | Requires improvement | 3,363 |
| Church Walk Surgery | 5,910 | 5,950 | 84% | 65% | – | 3,880 |
| Millview Medical Centre | 12,603 | 12,787 | 80% | 55% | Good | 1,971 |
| Ruskington Medical Practice | 7,876 | 7,875 | 68% | 53% | Good | 2,280 |
| Sleaford Medical Group | 17,107 | 17,209 | 66% | 39% | Good | 3,605 |
| Branston & Heighington Family Practice | 4,141 | 4,148 | 63% | 54% | Good | 3,111 |
| Cliff Villages Medical Practice | 8,435 | 8,450 | 60% | 36% | Good | 15,212 |
There are 3,060 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in North Kesteven, more than England's 2,171 and Lincolnshire's 2,503. Practices recorded 582 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 77% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
25% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | North Kesteven | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 3,060 | 2,503 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 582 | 600 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 77% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 25% | 25% | 19% |
82% of North Kesteven's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most North Kesteven residents are Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice (3,733), Brant Road & Springcliffe Surgery (2,846) and Collingham Medical Centre (2,405).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of North Kesteven registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice | 3,733 | Grantham |
| Brant Road & Springcliffe Surgery | 2,846 | Lincoln |
| Collingham Medical Centre | 2,405 | Newark |
| Portland Medical Practice | 2,358 | Lincoln |
| The Glebe Practice | 1,907 | Lincoln |
| The New Springwells Practice | 1,652 | Sleaford |
| The Woodland Medical Practice | 1,595 | Lincoln |
| Birchwood Medical Practice | 1,075 | Lincoln |
| Woodhall Spa New Surgery | 787 | Woodhall Spa |
| Brayford Medical Practice | 770 | Lincoln |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in North Kesteven is chronic kidney disease (8.3% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | North Kesteven (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.2% | 15.2% | 18,721 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.1% | 14.3% | 11,762 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 8.3% | 4.6% | 6,948 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7,037 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 7,070 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.0% | 3.8% | 5,135 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.9% | 3.0% | 3,971 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3,094 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,506 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2,404 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.7% | 1.2% | 822 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1,550 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,131 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 948 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 767 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 780 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 838 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 652 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 608 |
- Boston (3,121 patients per GP)
- East Lindsey (2,441 patients per GP)
- Lincoln (2,490 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North Lincolnshire (2,549 patients per GP)
- South Holland (3,066 patients per GP)
- South Kesteven (1,999 patients per GP)
- West Lindsey (2,261 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in North Kesteven?
11 practices are located in the North Kesteven council area, with 103,687 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are North Kesteven residents registered with a GP?
82% of the 121,794 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice (3,733).
How many patients are there per GP in North Kesteven?
3,060 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in North Kesteven, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in North Kesteven?
38% of appointments at practices in North Kesteven took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.