GP practices in the Rushcliffe council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Rushcliffe council area, with 134,275 registered patients between them (September 2026). 131,556 people living in Rushcliffe were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Rushcliffe have 1,906 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 10 practices in Rushcliffe with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 72% at Belvoir Health Group to 93% at St Georges Medical Practice, with a median of 87% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. East Bridgford Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (92%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Medical Practice | 15,011 | 15,136 | 93% | 76% | Outstanding | 1,720 |
| East Bridgford Medical Centre | 6,519 | 8,248 | 92% | 92% | Good | 2,308 |
| Castle Healthcare Practice | 14,163 | 17,765 | 90% | 89% | Good | 1,517 |
| The Ruddington Medical Centre | 7,240 | 7,812 | 87% | 72% | Good | 2,236 |
| The Gamston Medical Centre | 6,911 | 6,948 | 87% | 81% | Good | 2,802 |
| Village Health Group, East Leake | 25,855 | 28,277 | 87% | 62% | Outstanding | 1,796 |
| West Bridgford Medical Centre | 5,043 | 5,258 | 85% | 85% | Good | 2,120 |
| Radcliffe-on-Trent Health Centre | 8,616 | 8,644 | 85% | 76% | Good | 1,581 |
| Musters Medical Practice | 7,616 | 9,200 | 80% | 52% | Good | 1,751 |
| Belvoir Health Group | 26,269 | 26,987 | 72% | 32% | Good | 2,356 |
There are 1,906 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Rushcliffe, fewer than England's 2,171 and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's 2,235. Practices recorded 619 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 56% of them face to face. 53% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
22% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Rushcliffe | Nottingham and Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,906 | 2,235 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 619 | 566 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 56% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 53% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 22% | 19% | 19% |
94% of Rushcliffe's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Rushcliffe residents are Orchard Surgery (4,128), Long Clawson Medical Practice (885) and Sunrise Medical Practice (576).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Rushcliffe registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Surgery | 4,128 | Derby |
| Long Clawson Medical Practice | 885 | Melton Mowbray |
| Sunrise Medical Practice | 576 | Nottingham |
| The Welby Practice | 391 | Nottingham |
| Rivergreen Medical Centre | 341 | Nottingham |
| John Ryle Medical Practice | 157 | Nottingham |
| Bridgeway Practice | 149 | Nottingham |
| Long Bennington Medical Centre | 120 | Newark |
| Dishley Grange Medical Practice | 119 | Loughborough |
| Trentside Medical Group | 65 | Nottingham |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Rushcliffe is palliative care (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.7% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Rushcliffe (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.5% | 15.2% | 20,556 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.2% | 14.3% | 11,891 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.9% | 6.6% | 8,615 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.0% | 7.9% | 6,449 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5,411 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.4% | 3.8% | 5,834 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3,981 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3,767 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2,881 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1,803 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,409 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1,303 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,289 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 446 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 803 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 810 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 866 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 573 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 545 |
- 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)
- Newark and Sherwood (2,438 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Nottingham (2,239 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Rushcliffe?
10 practices are located in the Rushcliffe council area, with 134,275 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Rushcliffe residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 131,556 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Orchard Surgery (4,128).
How many patients are there per GP in Rushcliffe?
1,906 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Rushcliffe, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Rushcliffe?
53% of appointments at practices in Rushcliffe took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.