GP practices in the West Lindsey council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the West Lindsey council area, with 83,465 registered patients between them (September 2026). 102,538 people living in West Lindsey were registered with a GP in July 2026, 77% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in West Lindsey have 2,261 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 10 practices in West Lindsey with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Cleveland Surgery to 98% at The Ingham Practice, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Ingham Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, 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 Ingham Practice | 4,073 | 4,198 | 98% | 99% | Good | 1,852 |
| Willingham-by-Stow Surgery | 5,027 | 5,046 | 95% | 93% | Good | 1,768 |
| Trent Valley Surgery | 3,406 | 4,010 | 90% | 72% | Requires improvement | 1,769 |
| Nettleham Medical Practice | 11,842 | 12,164 | 87% | 43% | Requires improvement | 1,723 |
| Market Rasen Surgery | 10,103 | 10,528 | 86% | 56% | Good | 2,445 |
| Caistor Health Centre | 5,187 | 5,256 | 76% | 64% | Good | 2,628 |
| Welton Family Health Centre | 9,874 | 9,964 | 74% | 31% | Good | 1,919 |
| Caskgate Street Surgery | 12,445 | 12,610 | 72% | 50% | Inadequate | 4,007 |
| The Glebe Practice | 5,538 | 7,908 | 68% | 41% | Good | 1,651 |
| Cleveland Surgery | 11,715 | 11,781 | 51% | 28% | Good | 3,890 |
There are 2,261 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in West Lindsey, close to England's 2,171 and Lincolnshire's 2,503. Practices recorded 670 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 67% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | West Lindsey | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,261 | 2,503 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 670 | 600 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 67% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 25% | 19% |
77% of West Lindsey's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most West Lindsey residents are Kirton Lindsey Surgery (6,437), The Roxton Practice (2,216) and Glebe Park Surgery (2,064).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of West Lindsey registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Kirton Lindsey Surgery | 6,437 | Gainsborough |
| The Roxton Practice | 2,216 | Immingham |
| Glebe Park Surgery | 2,064 | Lincoln |
| Woodhall Spa New Surgery | 1,959 | Woodhall Spa |
| Binbrook Surgery | 1,245 | Market Rasen |
| Hibaldstow Medical Practice | 1,044 | Brigg |
| Lindum Medical Practice | 1,027 | Lincoln |
| The Wragby Surgery | 950 | Market Rasen |
| Dr A S Whitaker & Partners | 910 | Brigg |
| Minster Medical Practice | 873 | Lincoln |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in West Lindsey is chronic kidney disease (8.0% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (1.0% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | West Lindsey (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.1% | 15.2% | 15,978 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.3% | 14.3% | 11,812 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.0% | 7.9% | 6,216 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.4% | 6.6% | 6,675 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 8.0% | 4.6% | 5,432 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.0% | 3.8% | 4,146 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3,428 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2,604 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2,072 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1,965 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1,285 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 952 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 838 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 394 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 654 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 672 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 656 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 618 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 606 |
- Boston (3,121 patients per GP)
- East Lindsey (2,441 patients per GP)
- Lincoln (2,490 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North Kesteven (3,060 patients per GP)
- North Lincolnshire (2,549 patients per GP)
- South Holland (3,066 patients per GP)
- South Kesteven (1,999 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in West Lindsey?
10 practices are located in the West Lindsey council area, with 83,465 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are West Lindsey residents registered with a GP?
77% of the 102,538 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Kirton Lindsey Surgery (6,437).
How many patients are there per GP in West Lindsey?
2,261 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in West Lindsey, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in West Lindsey?
44% of appointments at practices in West Lindsey took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.