GP practices in the West Suffolk council area: access and ratings
There are 19 GP practices in the West Suffolk council area, with 215,389 registered patients between them (September 2026). 181,552 people living in West Suffolk were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in West Suffolk have 1,989 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 19 practices in West Suffolk with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Unity Healthcare to 94% at Rookery Medical Partnership, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 9 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Victoria Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (88%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rookery Medical Partnership | 10,241 | 13,521 | 94% | 85% | Good | 1,445 |
| Victoria Surgery | 10,766 | 11,107 | 92% | 88% | Good | 1,735 |
| Ixworth Surgery | 6,945 | 9,712 | 91% | 74% | Good | 2,529 |
| Oakfield Surgery | 5,497 | 8,624 | 88% | 77% | Good | 2,497 |
| The Guildhall and Barrow Surgery | 13,254 | 13,772 | 86% | 68% | Good | 1,535 |
| Wickhambrook Surgery | 4,678 | 4,998 | 86% | 80% | Good | 1,530 |
| Stanton Surgery | 3,890 | 5,074 | 86% | 78% | Good | 2,162 |
| Forest Group Practice | 5,502 | 7,405 | 86% | 56% | Good | 1,902 |
| Brandon Medical Practice | 3,791 | 4,922 | 85% | 72% | Good | 2,006 |
| Orchard House Surgery Partnership | 8,594 | 11,565 | 83% | 68% | Outstanding | 1,773 |
| Market Cross Surgery | 12,788 | 12,858 | 81% | 37% | Outstanding | 1,492 |
| Guildhall Surgery Clare | 3,935 | 5,713 | 81% | 84% | Good | 3,174 |
| The Reynard Surgery | 9,774 | 10,269 | 81% | 78% | Good | 2,895 |
| Haverhill Family Practice | 19,460 | 20,558 | 80% | 49% | Good | 3,199 |
| Swan Surgery | 11,699 | 12,587 | 79% | 49% | Good | 1,702 |
| Lakenheath Surgery | 4,819 | 5,521 | 77% | 54% | Good | 2,179 |
| Mount Farm Surgery | 13,695 | 16,255 | 71% | 38% | Good | 2,438 |
| Angel Hill Surgery | 12,742 | 13,491 | 70% | 47% | Good | 1,863 |
| Unity Healthcare | 14,229 | 27,437 | 67% | 53% | Good | 2,026 |
There are 1,989 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in West Suffolk, close to England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 557 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 47% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | West Suffolk | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,989 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 557 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 47% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 25% | 19% |
97% of West Suffolk's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most West Suffolk residents are Dr A J Wills & Partners (1,151), Botesdale Health Centre (917) and Hardwicke House (907).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of West Suffolk registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Dr A J Wills & Partners | 1,151 | Cambridge |
| Botesdale Health Centre | 917 | Diss |
| Hardwicke House | 907 | Sudbury |
| Staploe Medical Centre | 428 | Ely |
| Woolpit Health Centre | 349 | Bury St Edmunds |
| Grove Surgery | 275 | Thetford |
| Granta Medical Practices | 254 | Cambridge |
| School Lane Surgery | 214 | Thetford |
| School Lane PMS Practice | 80 | Thetford |
| Siam Surgery | 39 | Sudbury |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in West Suffolk is osteoporosis (1.6% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | West Suffolk (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.4% | 15.2% | 37,055 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.4% | 14.3% | 23,230 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 14,462 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 15,492 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.6% | 4.6% | 9,659 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.6% | 3.8% | 9,719 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% | 7,103 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6,067 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4,824 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 4,401 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1,509 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2,777 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,681 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,837 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,823 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,345 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,206 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,155 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 932 |
- Babergh (2,650 patients per GP)
- Breckland (2,258 patients per GP)
- Broadland (2,324 patients per GP)
- East Suffolk (2,284 patients per GP)
- Great Yarmouth (2,037 patients per GP)
- Ipswich (2,452 patients per GP)
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk (1,937 patients per GP)
- Mid Suffolk (2,130 patients per GP)
- North Norfolk (1,603 patients per GP)
- Norwich (2,088 patients per GP)
- South Norfolk (2,132 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in West Suffolk?
19 practices are located in the West Suffolk council area, with 215,389 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are West Suffolk residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 181,552 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Dr A J Wills & Partners (1,151).
How many patients are there per GP in West Suffolk?
1,989 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in West Suffolk, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in West Suffolk?
47% of appointments at practices in West Suffolk took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.