GP practices in the South Derbyshire council area: access and ratings
There are 8 GP practices in the South Derbyshire council area, with 99,848 registered patients between them (September 2026). 121,685 people living in South Derbyshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 72% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in South Derbyshire have 2,581 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 8 practices in South Derbyshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 55% at Dr Black & Partners to 84% at Willington Surgery, with a median of 70% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Willington Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (67%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Surgery | 10,697 | 10,744 | 84% | 67% | Good | 2,302 |
| Wellbrook Medical Centre | 12,160 | 12,274 | 79% | 50% | Outstanding | 2,886 |
| Gresleydale Healthcare Centre | 13,288 | 14,220 | 74% | 43% | Good | 1,898 |
| Newhall Surgery | 11,026 | 11,162 | 72% | 41% | Requires improvement | 1,739 |
| Swadlincote Surgery | 13,188 | 13,763 | 68% | 46% | Good | 2,992 |
| Heartwood Medical Practice | 10,176 | 11,349 | 65% | 45% | Good | 2,966 |
| Woodville Surgery | 9,312 | 10,907 | 62% | 36% | Good | 2,709 |
| Dr Black & Partners | 7,478 | 15,429 | 55% | 16% | Good | 4,538 |
There are 2,581 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in South Derbyshire, more than England's 2,171 and Derby and Derbyshire's 2,105. Practices recorded 479 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 72% of them face to face. 34% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | South Derbyshire | Derby and Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,581 | 2,105 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 479 | 523 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 72% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 34% | 39% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 21% | 19% |
72% of South Derbyshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most South Derbyshire residents are Hollybrook Medical Centre (7,124), Dr Ghosh & Partners (4,700) and Dr Hale and Partners (2,996).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of South Derbyshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Hollybrook Medical Centre | 7,124 | Derby |
| Dr Ghosh & Partners | 4,700 | Derby |
| Dr Hale and Partners | 2,996 | Derby |
| Dove River Practice | 2,644 | Burton-on-trent |
| Stapenhill Medical Centre | 2,450 | Burton On Trent |
| Mickleover Medical Centre | 2,316 | Derby |
| The Tutbury Practice | 1,895 | Burton On Trent |
| Village Surgery | 1,202 | Derby |
| Measham Medical Unit | 1,135 | Swadlincote |
| Mickleover Surgery | 936 | Derby |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in South Derbyshire is palliative care (0.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.7% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | South Derbyshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.9% | 15.2% | 16,614 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.6% | 14.3% | 12,265 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6,253 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.8% | 6.6% | 7,215 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.9% | 4.6% | 4,609 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3,830 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3,012 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2,409 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2,049 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,926 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,389 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 398 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 739 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 695 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 844 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 793 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 716 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 698 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 681 |
- 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)
- North East Derbyshire (1,885 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in South Derbyshire?
8 practices are located in the South Derbyshire council area, with 99,848 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are South Derbyshire residents registered with a GP?
72% of the 121,685 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Hollybrook Medical Centre (7,124).
How many patients are there per GP in South Derbyshire?
2,581 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in South Derbyshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in South Derbyshire?
34% of appointments at practices in South Derbyshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.