GP practices in the Thanet council area: access and ratings
There are 13 GP practices in the Thanet council area, with 155,215 registered patients between them (September 2026). 153,101 people living in Thanet were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Thanet have 2,392 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 Thanet with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 55% at The Grange Practice to 91% at Westgate Surgery, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Broadstairs Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (81%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Surgery | 9,844 | 9,839 | 91% | 75% | Good | 2,764 |
| East Cliff Medical Practice | 15,271 | 15,297 | 87% | 46% | Good | 1,812 |
| The Mockett's Wood Surgery | 9,357 | 9,403 | 87% | 70% | Good | 4,408 |
| Broadstairs Medical Practice | 7,415 | 7,395 | 80% | 81% | Good | 1,988 |
| Minster Surgery | 9,236 | 9,524 | 77% | 59% | Good | 1,787 |
| Northdown and Dashwood Surgery | 25,302 | 25,547 | 75% | 52% | Good | 2,172 |
| The Limes Medical Centre | 16,863 | 16,820 | 72% | 33% | Good | 3,930 |
| Birchington Medical Centre | 8,798 | 12,716 | 71% | 48% | Good | 2,815 |
| St Peters Surgery | 4,834 | 4,890 | 70% | 62% | – | 2,794 |
| The Bethesda Medical Centre | 18,572 | 18,398 | 69% | 40% | Requires improvement | 1,709 |
| Newington Road Surgery Limited | 7,075 | 7,081 | 64% | 33% | Requires improvement | 16,596 |
| Summerhill Surgery | 5,935 | 5,984 | 63% | 33% | Good | 3,740 |
| The Grange Practice | 12,301 | 12,321 | 55% | 32% | Good | 1,863 |
There are 2,392 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Thanet, more than England's 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. Practices recorded 597 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 57% of them face to face. 49% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Thanet | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,392 | 2,419 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 597 | 457 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 57% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 49% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 20% | 19% |
98% of Thanet's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Thanet residents are Whitstable Medical Practice (1,013), Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners (304) and St Anne's Group Practice (232).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Thanet registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Medical Practice | 1,013 | Whitstable |
| Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners | 304 | Herne Bay |
| St Anne's Group Practice | 232 | Herne Bay |
| Sandwich Medical Practice | 72 | Sandwich |
| Ash Surgery | 59 | Canterbury |
| New Dover Road Surgery | 54 | Canterbury |
| Sturry Surgery | 46 | Canterbury |
| GP at hand | 37 | London |
| Northgate Medical Practice | 34 | Canterbury |
| Canterbury Medical Practice | 29 | Canterbury |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Thanet is copd (3.2% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.5% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Thanet (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 19.9% | 14.3% | 22,967 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.1% | 15.2% | 27,349 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.0% | 7.9% | 10,616 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.8% | 6.6% | 9,201 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.8% | 4.6% | 6,709 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.2% | 3.8% | 7,402 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.5% | 3.0% | 4,984 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4,598 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4,427 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3,462 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 949 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1,706 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,661 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,175 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,101 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,205 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,136 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,068 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 687 |
- Ashford (2,146 patients per GP)
- Canterbury (2,102 patients per GP)
- Dartford (2,514 patients per GP)
- Dover (2,335 patients per GP)
- Folkestone and Hythe (2,293 patients per GP)
- Gravesham (2,720 patients per GP)
- Maidstone (2,895 patients per GP)
- Medway (2,609 patients per GP)
- Sevenoaks (2,569 patients per GP)
- Swale (2,404 patients per GP)
- Tonbridge and Malling (2,283 patients per GP)
- Tunbridge Wells (2,207 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Thanet?
13 practices are located in the Thanet council area, with 155,215 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Thanet residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 153,101 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Whitstable Medical Practice (1,013).
How many patients are there per GP in Thanet?
2,392 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Thanet, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Thanet?
49% of appointments at practices in Thanet took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.