GP practices in the Stafford council area: access and ratings
There are 12 GP practices in the Stafford council area, with 134,515 registered patients between them (September 2026). 146,229 people living in Stafford were registered with a GP in July 2026, 91% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Stafford have 2,280 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 12 practices in Stafford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 55% at Holmcroft Surgery to 95% at Gnosall Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Gnosall Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (88%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnosall Surgery | 8,116 | 8,073 | 95% | 88% | Good | 1,979 |
| The Crown Surgery | 8,591 | 8,627 | 88% | 73% | Good | 1,526 |
| Cumberland House | 9,205 | 9,407 | 87% | 62% | Good | 1,800 |
| Mansion House | 15,760 | 15,976 | 79% | 52% | Good | 2,976 |
| Mill Bank | 10,056 | 10,011 | 78% | 39% | Good | 1,779 |
| Wolverhampton Road Surgery | 9,612 | 9,665 | 77% | 38% | Good | 2,113 |
| Weeping Cross | 22,024 | 22,473 | 77% | 63% | Good | 2,501 |
| Castlefields Surgery | 11,559 | 11,844 | 75% | 62% | Good | 3,671 |
| Rising Brook Surgery | 8,571 | 8,708 | 75% | 67% | Good | 3,899 |
| Hazeldene House Surgery | 7,595 | 7,868 | 74% | 54% | Good | 1,696 |
| Stafford Health and Wellbeing | 13,146 | 13,084 | 64% | 29% | Good | 2,129 |
| Holmcroft Surgery | 8,796 | 8,779 | 55% | 27% | Good | 2,723 |
There are 2,280 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Stafford, close to England's 2,171 and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's 2,252. Practices recorded 484 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 74% of them face to face. 45% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
23% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Stafford | Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,280 | 2,252 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 484 | 479 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 74% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 21% | 19% |
91% of Stafford's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Stafford residents are Brinsley Avenue Practice (2,170), Trinity Medical Centre (1,773) and Meir Park Surgery (738).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Stafford registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Brinsley Avenue Practice | 2,170 | Stoke On Trent |
| Trinity Medical Centre | 1,773 | Stoke-on-trent |
| Meir Park Surgery | 738 | Stoke-on-trent |
| Wellington Road Surgery | 734 | Newport |
| Linden Hall Surgery | 588 | Newport |
| Mayfield Surgery | 577 | Stoke On Trent |
| Belgrave Medical Centre | 530 | Stoke On Trent |
| Dr V C Tiguti & Partners | 476 | Stoke On Trent |
| Willow Bank Surgery | 457 | Stoke-on-trent |
| Kingsbridge Medical Centre | 447 | Newcastle Under Lyme |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Stafford is palliative care (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Stafford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.8% | 15.2% | 24,123 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.8% | 14.3% | 16,316 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8,587 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.9% | 6.6% | 8,783 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5,430 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.9% | 3.8% | 6,595 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4,846 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4,071 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3,083 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,492 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,593 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,121 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,148 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,293 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,113 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1,011 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 376 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 860 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 565 |
- Cannock Chase (2,344 patients per GP)
- East Staffordshire (1,961 patients per GP)
- Lichfield (2,088 patients per GP)
- Newcastle-under-Lyme (1,956 patients per GP)
- Shropshire (2,055 patients per GP)
- South Staffordshire (2,368 patients per GP)
- Staffordshire Moorlands (1,835 patients per GP)
- Stoke-on-Trent (2,716 patients per GP)
- Tamworth (2,508 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Stafford?
12 practices are located in the Stafford council area, with 134,515 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Stafford residents registered with a GP?
91% of the 146,229 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Brinsley Avenue Practice (2,170).
How many patients are there per GP in Stafford?
2,280 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Stafford, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Stafford?
45% of appointments at practices in Stafford took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.