GP practices in the Shropshire council area: access and ratings
There are 38 GP practices in the Shropshire council area, with 330,544 registered patients between them (September 2026). 326,451 people living in Shropshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Shropshire have 2,055 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 38 practices in Shropshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 52% at Shifnal Medical Practice to 100% at Brown Clee Medical Centre, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 18 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Brown Clee Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Clee Medical Centre | 3,803 | 3,814 | 100% | 99% | Good | 2,043 |
| Cleobury Mortimer Medical Centre | 6,116 | 7,121 | 98% | 93% | Good | 1,723 |
| Hodnet Medical Centre | 3,333 | 4,189 | 96% | 94% | Good | 1,964 |
| OHP-Craven Arms Medical Practice | 3,910 | 3,903 | 96% | 98% | Good | 1,407 |
| Dr Guildford and Partners | 7,667 | 7,702 | 95% | 91% | Good | 1,900 |
| Bishops Castle Medical Practice | 4,540 | 5,670 | 95% | 93% | Good | 2,726 |
| South Hermitage Surgery | 9,100 | 9,115 | 94% | 81% | Good | 1,868 |
| Claremont Bank Surgery | 7,934 | 7,906 | 92% | 87% | Requires improvement | 1,647 |
| OHP-The Meadows Medical Practice | 2,200 | 2,949 | 91% | 93% | Good | 1,126 |
| OHP Ludlow-Portcullis Surgery | 7,026 | 7,422 | 90% | 83% | Good | 1,465 |
| Marysville Medical Practice | 6,411 | 6,449 | 90% | 83% | Good | 2,832 |
| Claverley Medical Practice | 2,520 | 3,505 | 90% | 94% | Requires improvement | 3,459 |
| Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice | 9,983 | 10,284 | 89% | 74% | Good | 2,492 |
| Knockin Medical Centre | 3,994 | 4,200 | 89% | 74% | Good | 1,241 |
| Albrighton Medical Practice | 6,871 | 8,544 | 88% | 68% | Outstanding | 1,397 |
| The Beeches Medical Practice | 7,195 | 7,194 | 88% | 82% | Good | 2,248 |
| Plas Ffynnon Medical Centre | 9,387 | 9,650 | 87% | 60% | Good | 2,218 |
| The Caxton Surgery | 13,567 | 13,778 | 85% | 63% | Requires improvement | 2,571 |
| Shawbury Medical Practice | 2,815 | 4,542 | 84% | 54% | Good | 1,159 |
| Cambrian Surgery | 12,723 | 12,876 | 83% | 38% | Good | 2,267 |
| Station Drive Surgery | 8,875 | 9,581 | 83% | 82% | Good | 2,379 |
| Radbrook Green Surgery | 10,594 | 10,453 | 83% | 62% | Good | 2,172 |
| OHP-Drayton Medical Practice | 16,628 | 17,574 | 83% | 47% | Good | 2,128 |
| Church Stretton Medical Practice | 7,028 | 7,011 | 82% | 73% | Good | 1,335 |
| Belvidere Medical Practice | 6,936 | 6,949 | 81% | 72% | Outstanding | 2,402 |
| Marden Medical Practice | 11,103 | 11,158 | 80% | 58% | Outstanding | 2,129 |
| Broseley Medical Practice | 4,469 | 4,610 | 80% | 77% | Good | 3,213 |
| Wem and Prees Medical Practice | 11,896 | 11,984 | 79% | 58% | Good | 1,427 |
| Westbury Medical Centre | 2,009 | 2,716 | 79% | 66% | Good | 2,546 |
| OHP-Much Wenlock and Cressage Medical Practice | 8,339 | 8,402 | 79% | 74% | Good | 1,736 |
| Clive Medical Practice | 4,560 | 4,513 | 78% | 65% | Good | 2,272 |
| Riverside Medical Practice | 11,335 | 11,274 | 78% | 50% | Good | 2,237 |
| Mytton Oak Medical Practice | 9,968 | 10,024 | 77% | 55% | Good | 1,997 |
| Churchmere Medical Group | 20,705 | 21,440 | 72% | 43% | Good | 1,857 |
| Alveley Medical Practice | 2,375 | 2,402 | 69% | 82% | Good | 3,003 |
| Bridgnorth Medical Practice | 19,113 | 19,086 | 66% | 24% | Good | 1,818 |
| Severn Fields Medical Practice | 15,964 | 16,321 | 56% | 41% | Good | 2,840 |
| Shifnal Medical Practice | 9,311 | 14,233 | 52% | 12% | – | 106,748 |
There are 2,055 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Shropshire, close to England's 2,171 and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin's 2,191. Practices recorded 508 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 67% of them face to face. 45% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Shropshire | Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,055 | 2,191 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 508 | 498 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 67% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 24% | 19% |
96% of Shropshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Shropshire residents are Tenbury Surgery (3,307), Stirchley Medical Practice (1,304) and Wellington Road Surgery (1,050).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Shropshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Tenbury Surgery | 3,307 | Tenbury Wells |
| Stirchley Medical Practice | 1,304 | Telford |
| Wellington Road Surgery | 1,050 | Newport |
| Linden Hall Surgery | 979 | Newport |
| Bewdley Medical Centre | 939 | Bewdley |
| Ironbridge Medical Practice | 894 | Telford |
| Madeley Practice | 780 | Crewe |
| The Mortimer Medical Practice | 765 | Leominster |
| Audlem Medical Practice | 692 | Crewe |
| Ashley Surgery | 635 | Market Drayton |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Shropshire is chronic kidney disease (7.2% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Shropshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.8% | 15.2% | 62,216 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.7% | 14.3% | 45,635 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.8% | 7.9% | 21,536 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.6% | 6.6% | 23,917 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 7.2% | 4.6% | 19,606 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.5% | 3.8% | 18,092 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.8% | 3.0% | 12,578 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 10,743 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.8% | 1.9% | 9,274 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6,313 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2,555 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 4,587 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3,761 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2,684 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,561 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2,790 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,407 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,797 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,790 |
- Telford and Wrekin (2,467 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Shropshire?
38 practices are located in the Shropshire council area, with 330,544 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Shropshire residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 326,451 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Tenbury Surgery (3,307).
How many patients are there per GP in Shropshire?
2,055 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Shropshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Shropshire?
45% of appointments at practices in Shropshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.