GP practices in the South Hams council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the South Hams council area, with 67,787 registered patients between them (September 2026). 95,740 people living in South Hams were registered with a GP in July 2026, 68% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in South Hams have 1,542 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 South Hams with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 84% at Yealm Medical Centre to 100% at Drs Bloomer, Roberts and Leddy, with a median of 92% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Modbury Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (96%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drs Bloomer, Roberts and Leddy | 5,258 | 5,274 | 100% | 92% | Good | 1,648 |
| South Brent Health Centre | 6,079 | 6,203 | 97% | 91% | Good | 1,530 |
| Wembury Surgery | 2,499 | 2,884 | 93% | 84% | Good | 1,176 |
| Modbury Health Centre | 5,358 | 5,444 | 93% | 96% | Good | 1,445 |
| Norton Brook Medical Centre | 9,917 | 9,945 | 93% | 81% | Good | 1,833 |
| Catherine House Surgery | 4,793 | 5,184 | 92% | 87% | Requires improvement | 1,293 |
| Chillington Health Centre | 3,706 | 3,706 | 88% | 91% | Good | 1,263 |
| Leatside Surgery | 13,157 | 14,303 | 87% | 63% | Outstanding | 1,764 |
| Dartmouth Health & Wellbeing Centre | 8,476 | 8,581 | 85% | 59% | Good | 1,581 |
| Yealm Medical Centre | 5,934 | 6,263 | 84% | 60% | Good | 1,365 |
There are 1,542 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in South Hams, fewer than England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 741 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 54% of them face to face. 52% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
32% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | South Hams | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,542 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 741 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 54% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 52% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 32% | 25% | 19% |
68% of South Hams's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most South Hams residents are Plympton Health Centre (18,059), Lisson Grove and Woolwell Medical Centres (2,377) and Buckfastleigh Medical Centre (1,055).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of South Hams registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Plympton Health Centre | 18,059 | Plymouth |
| Lisson Grove and Woolwell Medical Centres | 2,377 | Plymouth |
| Buckfastleigh Medical Centre | 1,055 | Buckfastleigh |
| Church View Surgery | 994 | Plymouth |
| Roborough Surgery | 891 | Plymouth |
| Compass House Medical Centres | 844 | Brixham |
| Pembroke House Surgery | 798 | Paignton |
| Dean Cross Surgery | 666 | Plymouth |
| Mayfield Medical Centre | 623 | Paignton |
| Pathfields Medical Group | 623 | Plymouth |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in South Hams is atrial fibrillation (3.9% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | South Hams (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.9% | 15.2% | 12,754 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.4% | 14.3% | 7,546 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 4,945 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.4% | 7.9% | 3,631 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.2% | 3.8% | 4,170 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.0% | 4.6% | 2,814 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2,856 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2,657 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2,033 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1,528 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.9% | 1.2% | 665 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1,058 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 661 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 613 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 524 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 465 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 496 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 325 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 302 |
- East Devon (1,690 patients per GP)
- Exeter (1,924 patients per GP)
- Mid Devon (1,381 patients per GP)
- North Devon (1,691 patients per GP)
- Plymouth (2,280 patients per GP)
- Teignbridge (1,819 patients per GP)
- Torbay (2,120 patients per GP)
- Torridge (1,728 patients per GP)
- West Devon (1,552 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in South Hams?
10 practices are located in the South Hams council area, with 67,787 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are South Hams residents registered with a GP?
68% of the 95,740 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Plympton Health Centre (18,059).
How many patients are there per GP in South Hams?
1,542 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in South Hams, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in South Hams?
52% of appointments at practices in South Hams took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.