GP practices in the Telford and Wrekin council area: access and ratings
There are 13 GP practices in the Telford and Wrekin council area, with 207,595 registered patients between them (September 2026). 209,405 people living in Telford and Wrekin were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Telford and Wrekin have 2,467 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 13 practices in Telford and Wrekin with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 52% at Teldoc-Malinslee Medical Practice to 95% at Linden Hall Surgery, with a median of 74% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 6 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Hollinswood and Priorslee Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (80%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Hall Surgery | 14,315 | 16,059 | 95% | 78% | Good | 1,559 |
| Shawbirch Medical Centre | 17,263 | 17,315 | 93% | 75% | – | 2,405 |
| Hollinswood and Priorslee Medical Practice | 7,340 | 7,434 | 93% | 80% | Good | 2,681 |
| Wellington Road Surgery | 12,747 | 14,639 | 90% | 49% | Good | 1,244 |
| Court Street Medical Practice | 8,350 | 8,658 | 79% | 71% | Good | 1,944 |
| Charlton Medical Centre | 15,360 | 15,412 | 75% | 41% | Good | 2,223 |
| Stirchley Medical Practice | 23,111 | 24,465 | 74% | 32% | Good | 2,345 |
| Ironbridge Medical Practice | 4,690 | 5,572 | 68% | 61% | Good | 1,998 |
| Dawley Medical Practice | 11,563 | 11,558 | 60% | 52% | Good | 4,148 |
| Woodside Health Centre | 6,260 | 6,323 | 55% | 39% | Good | 1,790 |
| Wellington Medical Practice | 14,696 | 14,773 | 55% | 23% | Requires improvement | 3,462 |
| Donnington Medical Practice | 13,980 | 13,918 | 52% | 22% | Good | 2,877 |
| Teldoc-Malinslee Medical Practice | 51,136 | 51,469 | 52% | 6% | Good | 4,265 |
There are 2,467 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Telford and Wrekin, more than England's 2,171 and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin's 2,191. Practices recorded 482 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 56% of them face to face. 54% 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 0.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Telford and Wrekin | Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,467 | 2,191 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 482 | 498 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 56% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 54% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 24% | 19% |
96% of Telford and Wrekin's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Telford and Wrekin residents are Shifnal Medical Practice (4,694), Shawbury Medical Practice (1,717) and Hodnet Medical Centre (820).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Telford and Wrekin registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Medical Practice | 4,694 | Shifnal |
| Shawbury Medical Practice | 1,717 | Shrewsbury |
| Hodnet Medical Centre | 820 | Market Drayton |
| Severn Fields Medical Practice | 395 | Shrewsbury |
| Broseley Medical Practice | 144 | Broseley |
| OHP-Much Wenlock and Cressage Medical Practice | 92 | Much Wenlock |
| Tamar Medical Centre | 58 | Wolverhampton |
| Claverley Medical Practice | 19 | Wolverhampton |
| Marysville Medical Practice | 16 | Shrewsbury |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 16 | Wembley |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Telford and Wrekin is chronic kidney disease (5.8% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Telford and Wrekin (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.7% | 14.3% | 28,950 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.1% | 15.2% | 33,512 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.7% | 7.9% | 14,427 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.7% | 6.6% | 13,201 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.8% | 4.6% | 9,431 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 7,958 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6,272 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4,395 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 4,266 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4,007 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 767 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2,049 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,564 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,932 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,384 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,431 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,251 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,202 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 588 |
- Shropshire (2,055 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Telford and Wrekin?
13 practices are located in the Telford and Wrekin council area, with 207,595 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Telford and Wrekin residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 209,405 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Shifnal Medical Practice (4,694).
How many patients are there per GP in Telford and Wrekin?
2,467 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Telford and Wrekin, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Telford and Wrekin?
54% of appointments at practices in Telford and Wrekin took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.