GP practices in the Tamworth council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Tamworth council area, with 92,472 registered patients between them (September 2026). 84,350 people living in Tamworth were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Tamworth have 2,508 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Tamworth with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 45% at Laurel House Surgery to 87% at The Hollies Medical Practice, with a median of 70% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Olajide Ijaola has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (85%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollies Medical Practice | 12,628 | 14,746 | 87% | 59% | Good | 2,179 |
| The Peel Medical Practice | 12,271 | 14,091 | 83% | 62% | Good | 1,870 |
| Tri-Links Medical Practice | 7,014 | 7,052 | 81% | 63% | Good | 1,959 |
| The Aldergate Medical Practice | 12,137 | 14,122 | 72% | 44% | Good | 2,364 |
| Crown Medical Practice | 7,539 | 8,204 | 70% | 54% | Good | 1,887 |
| Dr Olajide Ijaola | 2,075 | 2,400 | 64% | 85% | Good | 2,400 |
| Dr Kumudini Khare | 1,065 | 958 | 61% | 52% | Requires improvement | 958 |
| Heathview Medical Practice | 17,098 | 18,136 | 58% | 21% | Good | 7,840 |
| Laurel House Surgery | 9,407 | 12,763 | 45% | 48% | Good | 2,946 |
There are 2,508 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Tamworth, more than England's 2,171 and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's 2,252. Practices recorded 507 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 54% of them face to face. 48% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Tamworth | Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,508 | 2,252 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 507 | 479 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 54% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 48% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 21% | 19% |
96% of Tamworth's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Tamworth residents are Pear Tree Surgery (2,182), Atherstone Surgery (191) and Polesworth and Dordon Group Practice (139).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Tamworth registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Surgery | 2,182 | Tamworth |
| Atherstone Surgery | 191 | Atherstone |
| Polesworth and Dordon Group Practice | 139 | Tamworth |
| Eden Court Medical Practice | 70 | Birmingham |
| Station Street Surgery | 57 | Atherstone |
| Tudor Practice | 25 | Sutton Coldfield |
| LPS - Poplars Surgery | 21 | Birmingham |
| Parkfield Medical Centre | 17 | Birmingham |
| Croft Medical Centre | 17 | Birmingham |
| Iridium Medical Practice | 13 | Birmingham |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Tamworth is palliative care (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Tamworth (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.9% | 14.3% | 12,597 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.9% | 15.2% | 14,809 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.3% | 7.9% | 6,310 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% | 6,398 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3,846 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3,861 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3,159 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2,441 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,871 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,866 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,079 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 708 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 669 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 788 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 771 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 730 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 567 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 208 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 491 |
- 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)
- Stafford (2,280 patients per GP)
- Staffordshire Moorlands (1,835 patients per GP)
- Stoke-on-Trent (2,716 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Tamworth?
9 practices are located in the Tamworth council area, with 92,472 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Tamworth residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 84,350 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Pear Tree Surgery (2,182).
How many patients are there per GP in Tamworth?
2,508 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Tamworth, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Tamworth?
48% of appointments at practices in Tamworth took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.