GP practices in the Worcester council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Worcester council area, with 130,262 registered patients between them (September 2026). 111,484 people living in Worcester were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Worcester have 2,359 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Worcester with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 68% at Elbury Moor Medical Centre to 86% at Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice, with a median of 76% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. St Martin's Gate Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (77%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice | 19,193 | 19,978 | 86% | 77% | Good | 1,921 |
| Barbourne Health Centre | 10,033 | 11,353 | 81% | 56% | Good | 7,899 |
| St Martin's Gate Surgery | 11,797 | 14,304 | 77% | 77% | Good | 2,823 |
| Severn Valley Medical Practice | 18,867 | 21,932 | 77% | 38% | Good | 2,354 |
| Haresfield House Surgery | 13,039 | 18,004 | 76% | 60% | Good | 2,236 |
| Albany House Surgery | 5,950 | 6,841 | 76% | 46% | Good | 1,398 |
| Thorneloe Lodge Surgery | 10,236 | 11,572 | 71% | 63% | Good | 2,093 |
| St Johns House Medical Centre | 9,895 | 14,083 | 68% | 48% | Good | 3,799 |
| Elbury Moor Medical Centre | 11,350 | 12,195 | 68% | 63% | Good | 1,786 |
There are 2,359 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Worcester, close to England's 2,171 and Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 1,893. Practices recorded 488 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 56% of them face to face. 48% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Worcester | Herefordshire and Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,359 | 1,893 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 488 | 561 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 56% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 48% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 25% | 19% |
99% of Worcester's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Worcester residents are Ombersley Medical Centre (530), Pershore Medical Practice (54) and Upton Surgery (39).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Worcester registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Ombersley Medical Centre | 530 | Droitwich |
| Pershore Medical Practice | 54 | Pershore |
| Upton Surgery | 39 | Worcester |
| Malvern Health Centre | 34 | Malvern |
| Spa Medical Practice | 31 | Droitwich |
| St Saviours Surgery | 25 | Malvern |
| Grey Gable Surgery | 25 | Worcester |
| St Johns Surgery | 23 | Bromsgrove |
| Corbett Medical Practice | 19 | Droitwich |
| Cradley Surgery | 18 | Malvern |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Worcester is osteoporosis (1.5% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is peripheral arterial disease (0.5% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Worcester (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.8% | 14.3% | 16,786 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.5% | 15.2% | 20,285 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.6% | 7.9% | 8,134 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 7,965 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4,900 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5,586 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3,422 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3,066 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,346 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,325 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 756 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,533 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,225 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 886 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 900 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 918 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 905 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 786 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 593 |
- Bromsgrove (1,663 patients per GP)
- Herefordshire, County of (1,852 patients per GP)
- Malvern Hills (1,728 patients per GP)
- Redditch (2,115 patients per GP)
- Wychavon (1,810 patients per GP)
- Wyre Forest (1,822 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Worcester?
9 practices are located in the Worcester council area, with 130,262 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Worcester residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 111,484 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Ombersley Medical Centre (530).
How many patients are there per GP in Worcester?
2,359 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Worcester, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Worcester?
48% of appointments at practices in Worcester took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.