GP practices in the Rutland council area: access and ratings
There are 4 GP practices in the Rutland council area, with 42,934 registered patients between them (September 2026). 39,284 people living in Rutland were registered with a GP in July 2026, 89% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Rutland have 2,615 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Rutland with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries to 93% at Empingham Medical Centre, with a median of 75% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Empingham Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (86%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empingham Medical Centre | 7,970 | 9,500 | 93% | 86% | Good | 1,719 |
| The Uppingham Surgery | 9,297 | 12,671 | 79% | 61% | Good | 3,927 |
| Oakham Medical Practice | 14,511 | 14,936 | 72% | 51% | Good | 2,281 |
| Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries | 3,088 | 5,827 | 67% | 67% | Good | 5,203 |
There are 2,615 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Rutland, more than England's 2,171 and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's 2,308. Practices recorded 726 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 61% of them face to face. 34% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
28% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Rutland | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,615 | 2,308 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 726 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 61% | 72% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 34% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 28% | 19% | 19% |
89% of Rutland's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Rutland residents are The Stamford Surgery (2,829), Glenside Country Main Practice (565) and Latham House Medical Practice (208).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Rutland registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Stamford Surgery | 2,829 | Stamford |
| Glenside Country Main Practice | 565 | Grantham |
| Latham House Medical Practice | 208 | Melton Mowbray |
| Wansford & Kings Cliffe Practice | 170 | Peterborough |
| Lakeside Healthcare Corby | 109 | Corby |
| The Billesdon Surgery | 58 | Leicester |
| Market Cross Surgery | 39 | Grantham |
| Colsterworth Medical Practice | 28 | Grantham |
| Aspiro Healthcare | 28 | Corby |
| Ailsworth Medical Centre | 15 | Peterborough |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Rutland is palliative care (2.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Rutland (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.9% | 15.2% | 8,545 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.0% | 14.3% | 4,502 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 3,078 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 2,473 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2,400 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2,408 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1,626 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1,530 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1,058 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 2.0% | 0.6% | 857 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 835 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.9% | 1.1% | 806 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 211 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 415 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 302 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 269 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 324 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 263 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 178 |
- Blaby (2,050 patients per GP)
- Charnwood (2,160 patients per GP)
- Harborough (2,205 patients per GP)
- Hinckley and Bosworth (2,147 patients per GP)
- Leicester (2,639 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Oadby and Wigston (2,336 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Rutland?
4 practices are located in the Rutland council area, with 42,934 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Rutland residents registered with a GP?
89% of the 39,284 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Stamford Surgery (2,829).
How many patients are there per GP in Rutland?
2,615 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Rutland, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Rutland?
34% of appointments at practices in Rutland took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.