GP practices in the Tameside council area: access and ratings
There are 32 GP practices in the Tameside council area, with 238,947 registered patients between them (September 2026). 253,202 people living in Tameside were registered with a GP in July 2026, 90% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Tameside have 2,137 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 32 practices in Tameside with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 50% at Hattersley Group Practice to 94% at St Andrews House Medical Centre, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 9 are above England and 9 below by more than the survey's margin of error. St Andrews House Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (92%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews House Medical Centre | 5,907 | 5,940 | 94% | 92% | Good | 928 |
| Awburn House Medical Practice | 5,089 | 6,128 | 93% | 87% | Good | 2,089 |
| Pennine Medical Centre | 7,780 | 11,218 | 90% | 61% | Good | 1,912 |
| King Street Medical Centre | 3,232 | 3,213 | 90% | 83% | Good | 945 |
| Grosvenor Medical Centre | 6,187 | 6,225 | 90% | 86% | Good | 1,667 |
| Lockside Medical Centre | 8,337 | 8,361 | 89% | 85% | Outstanding | 1,234 |
| Town Hall Surgery | 2,765 | 2,745 | 87% | 75% | Good | 2,145 |
| Staveleigh Medical Centre | 8,101 | 8,282 | 86% | 80% | Good | 1,448 |
| Stamford House Medical Centre | 4,986 | 5,092 | 85% | 85% | Good | 1,528 |
| Millbrook Medical Practice | 3,368 | 3,454 | 83% | 63% | Good | 2,878 |
| Market Street Medical Practice | 7,342 | 7,881 | 83% | 66% | Good | 2,941 |
| Dr Christina Mary Greenhough | 2,075 | 2,189 | 82% | 67% | Good | 2,526 |
| Medlock Vale Medical Practice | 7,442 | 7,456 | 81% | 61% | Good | 1,251 |
| West End Medical Centre | 3,837 | 3,735 | 81% | 47% | Good | 1,419 |
| Donneybrook Medical Centre | 7,744 | 7,908 | 79% | 51% | Good | 1,661 |
| Haughton Thornley Medical Centres | 12,507 | 12,659 | 79% | 62% | Outstanding | 3,251 |
| HT Practice | 7,303 | 7,306 | 77% | 55% | Good | 2,568 |
| The Smithy Surgery | 2,601 | 3,670 | 76% | 63% | Good | 3,045 |
| Clarendon Medical Centre | 6,674 | 6,763 | 76% | 44% | Good | 2,251 |
| The Pike Practice | 2,923 | 3,296 | 76% | 63% | Good | 3,341 |
| Dukinfield Medical Practice | 11,192 | 11,221 | 76% | 68% | Good | 2,475 |
| Waterloo Medical Centre | 3,798 | 3,867 | 72% | 70% | Inadequate | 1,836 |
| Droylsden Medical Practice | 4,277 | 4,484 | 70% | 44% | Good | 3,449 |
| Ashton Medical Group | 16,615 | 16,882 | 69% | 56% | Good | 1,835 |
| Denton Medical Practice | 8,489 | 8,551 | 69% | 53% | Good | 1,796 |
| Churchgate Surgery | 20,037 | 20,871 | 68% | 47% | Good | 4,242 |
| The Brooke Surgery | 19,480 | 20,380 | 64% | 46% | Good | 5,661 |
| Ashton GP Service | 4,974 | 5,123 | 63% | 42% | Good | 4,520 |
| Guide Bridge Medical Practice | 4,336 | 4,415 | 61% | 30% | Good | 3,333 |
| Albion Medical Practice | 9,598 | 9,698 | 52% | 37% | Good | 1,466 |
| Gordon Street Medical Centre | 5,013 | 4,986 | 50% | 36% | Good | 3,090 |
| Hattersley Group Practice | 4,925 | 4,948 | 50% | 37% | Good | 3,990 |
There are 2,137 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Tameside, close to England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 482 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 68% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Tameside | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,137 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 482 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 68% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 7% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 16% | 19% |
90% of Tameside's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Tameside residents are Lime Square Medical Centre (3,420), Florence House Medical Practice (2,155) and Dr Mokashi (1,822).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Tameside registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Square Medical Centre | 3,420 | Manchester |
| Florence House Medical Practice | 2,155 | Manchester |
| Dr Mokashi | 1,822 | Manchester |
| Cornerstone Family Practice | 1,817 | Manchester |
| Park View Group Practice | 1,814 | Stockport |
| Eastlands Medical Practice | 1,703 | Manchester |
| The Reddish Family Practice | 1,330 | Stockport |
| Five Oaks Family Practice | 1,144 | Manchester |
| The Mazhari and Khan Practice | 874 | Manchester |
| Dr G Wilkinson & Partners | 676 | Glossop |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Tameside is palliative care (1.1% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.9% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Tameside (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 19.6% | 14.3% | 37,064 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.4% | 15.2% | 41,759 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.0% | 7.9% | 17,288 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 16,909 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.9% | 4.6% | 7,430 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9,210 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 8,817 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 7,218 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5,028 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 4,906 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2,789 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2,666 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,857 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,351 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 780 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,614 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,980 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,877 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,684 |
How many GP practices are there in Tameside?
32 practices are located in the Tameside council area, with 238,947 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Tameside residents registered with a GP?
90% of the 253,202 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Lime Square Medical Centre (3,420).
How many patients are there per GP in Tameside?
2,137 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Tameside, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Tameside?
38% of appointments at practices in Tameside took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.