GP practices in the Wigan council area: access and ratings
There are 56 GP practices in the Wigan council area, with 351,723 registered patients between them (September 2026). 354,621 people living in Wigan were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Wigan have 2,135 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 56 practices in Wigan with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at Wigan Borough Specialist Services to 99% at Dr Saira Zaman, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 27 are above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Saira Zaman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Saira Zaman | 4,292 | 4,355 | 99% | 99% | Outstanding | 1,899 |
| Pemberton Surgery | 10,221 | 10,238 | 97% | 80% | Good | 1,662 |
| South Wigan Medical Practice | 6,444 | 6,471 | 96% | 89% | – | 1,674 |
| Mesnes View Surgery | 4,684 | 4,783 | 96% | 95% | – | 1,950 |
| Bryn Cross Surgery | 5,093 | 5,437 | 95% | 93% | Good | 2,614 |
| Dr JD Seabrook and Dr H L Chambers | 4,229 | 4,207 | 95% | 88% | Good | 1,972 |
| Newtown Medical Practice | 6,054 | 6,049 | 93% | 84% | Requires improvement | 2,007 |
| Premier Health Team | 4,335 | 4,456 | 92% | 86% | Outstanding | 2,591 |
| Meadowview Surgery | 6,127 | 6,748 | 92% | 89% | Good | 1,801 |
| Marus Bridge Practice | 5,392 | 5,386 | 91% | 70% | Outstanding | 1,888 |
| Platt House Surgery | 4,813 | 4,940 | 91% | 90% | Good | 20,583 |
| Dr Esa Surgery Limited | 4,851 | 4,858 | 91% | 88% | Good | 2,566 |
| Dr Ahmad and Partners | 6,010 | 6,059 | 90% | 76% | Good | 3,787 |
| Shevington Surgery | 12,356 | 13,693 | 90% | 61% | Outstanding | 1,121 |
| Grasmere Surgery | 7,581 | 7,632 | 90% | 88% | Good | 1,624 |
| The Dicconson Group Practice | 9,580 | 9,522 | 90% | 73% | Good | 2,381 |
| Dr Sivakumar and Dr Gude | 4,894 | 5,015 | 89% | 88% | Good | 1,881 |
| High Street Surgery | 4,324 | 4,508 | 89% | 81% | – | 2,662 |
| Winstanley Medical Centre | 3,185 | 3,233 | 89% | 89% | Good | 4,041 |
| Astley General Practice | 4,152 | 4,374 | 89% | 73% | Good | 2,604 |
| Kumar Family Practice | 5,174 | 5,201 | 88% | 64% | Good | 1,489 |
| Pennygate Medical Centre | 18,591 | 19,382 | 86% | 59% | Good | 1,215 |
| Dr Syed Shah | 4,650 | 4,719 | 86% | 76% | Good | 1,575 |
| Poplar Street Surgery | 5,507 | 5,759 | 86% | 77% | Good | 4,334 |
| Seven Brooks Medical Centre | 8,062 | 8,875 | 85% | 66% | Good | 2,641 |
| Mrs Elaine Evans | 2,272 | 2,318 | 85% | 90% | Good | 2,415 |
| Slag Lane Medical Centre | 5,908 | 6,057 | 85% | 74% | Good | 2,596 |
| Railway Surgery | 5,969 | 6,364 | 85% | 72% | Good | 10,376 |
| Sullivan Way Surgery | 7,886 | 7,857 | 84% | 65% | Good | 1,569 |
| Aspull Surgery | 5,921 | 6,222 | 84% | 74% | Good | 2,682 |
| Marsh Green Medical Practice | 4,389 | 4,488 | 84% | 77% | Outstanding | 3,506 |
| Dr Vardhan's Surgery | 3,349 | 3,570 | 83% | 82% | Good | 4,184 |
| Old Henry Street MC Limited | 5,933 | 6,006 | 81% | 76% | Good | 1,218 |
| Lowton Surgery | 5,546 | 5,698 | 81% | 72% | Good | 3,474 |
| Bee Fold Medical Centre | 3,538 | 3,808 | 81% | 84% | Outstanding | 3,283 |
| Dr Shobha Vallabhaneni & Partners - Medicentre | 5,109 | 5,674 | 80% | 68% | Good | 2,216 |
| Beech Hill Medical Practice | 11,385 | 11,309 | 80% | 60% | Good | 3,159 |
| Dr M K Patel & Partners | 7,205 | 7,211 | 79% | 57% | Good | 2,064 |
| The Surgery, Tyldesley | 4,491 | 4,647 | 78% | 75% | Good | 2,100 |
| Ince Surgery | 8,164 | 8,216 | 78% | 55% | Good | 2,668 |
| Family Medical Practice | 3,035 | 3,087 | 78% | 76% | Good | 3,087 |
| Parks Surgery Limited | 6,794 | 6,978 | 77% | 69% | – | 3,115 |
| Brookmill Medical Centre | 8,582 | 8,551 | 76% | 67% | Good | 2,358 |
| Braithwaite Road Surgery | 4,945 | 5,081 | 76% | 59% | Good | 4,142 |
| Bradshaw Medical Partnership | 8,533 | 8,705 | 76% | 53% | Good | 1,566 |
| Leigh Sports Village Practice | 4,597 | 4,731 | 75% | 57% | Good | – |
| Dr Vasanth and Partners | 1,676 | 1,810 | 74% | 69% | Good | 1,414 |
| Leigh Family Practice | 9,813 | 9,978 | 70% | 66% | Good | – |
| Rivington Way Surgery | 3,733 | 3,800 | 70% | 56% | Good | 1,979 |
| Boothstown Medical Centre | 5,337 | 7,973 | 68% | 45% | Good | 2,760 |
| Ashton Medical Centre | 7,791 | 8,234 | 68% | 56% | Good | 4,443 |
| Dr Tun & Partners | 6,952 | 6,965 | 66% | 62% | Good | 2,839 |
| Westleigh Medical Practice | 4,381 | 4,416 | 62% | 51% | Good | 5,175 |
| Golborne Surgery | 2,821 | 2,964 | 62% | 61% | Good | 8,550 |
| Standish Medical Practice | 12,671 | 12,959 | 61% | 52% | Good | 1,705 |
| Wigan Borough Specialist Services | 141 | 146 | -9700% | -9700% | – | – |
There are 2,135 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Wigan, close to England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 412 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 71% of them face to face. 37% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Wigan | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,135 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 412 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 71% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 37% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 16% | 19% |
96% of Wigan's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Wigan residents are Billinge Medical Practice (3,968), Hall Green Surgery (2,447) and Garswood Surgery (1,375).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Wigan registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Billinge Medical Practice | 3,968 | Wigan |
| Hall Green Surgery | 2,447 | Skelmersdale |
| Garswood Surgery | 1,375 | Wigan |
| Culcheth Medical Centre | 785 | Warrington |
| Excel Primary Care | 740 | Skelmersdale |
| Orchard Medical Centre | 645 | Manchester |
| Ellenbrook Medical Practice | 414 | Manchester |
| Haydock Medical Centre | 374 | St. Helens |
| Parbold Surgery | 265 | Wigan |
| Walkden Medical Practice | 251 | Manchester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Wigan is palliative care (0.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Wigan (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.2% | 14.3% | 51,227 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.0% | 15.2% | 63,524 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.2% | 7.9% | 26,235 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 25,380 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.2% | 4.6% | 14,681 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.0% | 3.8% | 13,918 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 12,905 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9,132 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 9,045 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 7,597 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 4,321 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3,602 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,669 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3,067 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3,013 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,359 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1,108 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,431 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,320 |
How many GP practices are there in Wigan?
56 practices are located in the Wigan council area, with 351,723 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Wigan residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 354,621 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Billinge Medical Practice (3,968).
How many patients are there per GP in Wigan?
2,135 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Wigan, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Wigan?
37% of appointments at practices in Wigan took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.