GP practices in the Wychavon council area: access and ratings
There are 13 GP practices in the Wychavon council area, with 128,050 registered patients between them (September 2026). 142,638 people living in Wychavon were registered with a GP in July 2026, 84% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Wychavon have 1,810 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 Wychavon with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 77% at Corbett Medical Practice to 98% at Ombersley Medical Centre, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Grey Gable Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ombersley Medical Centre | 4,784 | 7,641 | 98% | 94% | Outstanding | 1,860 |
| New Barn Close Surgery | 6,103 | 8,079 | 90% | 94% | Good | 1,227 |
| Abbottswood Medical Centre | 11,957 | 12,079 | 89% | 71% | Good | 1,921 |
| Grey Gable Surgery | 5,556 | 6,287 | 89% | 98% | Good | 1,590 |
| Merstow Green Medical Practice | 10,080 | 10,141 | 88% | 78% | Good | 1,571 |
| Pershore Medical Practice | 10,855 | 11,094 | 86% | 55% | Good | – |
| Bredon Hill Surgery | 4,485 | 5,718 | 85% | 92% | Good | 1,325 |
| Dr Nederlof and Partners | 15,680 | 15,804 | 84% | 65% | Good | 1,812 |
| Salters Medical Practice | 8,662 | 8,752 | 83% | 54% | Good | 2,279 |
| Abbey Medical Practice | 9,346 | 9,380 | 80% | 66% | Good | 1,797 |
| DeMontfort Medical Centre | 8,284 | 8,366 | 80% | 74% | Good | 2,716 |
| Spa Medical Practice | 10,543 | 10,590 | 79% | 72% | Good | 2,488 |
| Corbett Medical Practice | 14,055 | 14,119 | 77% | 65% | Outstanding | 1,812 |
There are 1,810 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Wychavon, fewer than England's 2,171 and Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 1,893. Practices recorded 606 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% 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 grew by 0.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Wychavon | Herefordshire and Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,810 | 1,893 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 606 | 561 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 25% | 19% |
84% of Wychavon's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Wychavon residents are Bidford Health Centre (3,089), St Martin's Gate Surgery (1,945) and St Johns Surgery (1,804).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Wychavon registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Bidford Health Centre | 3,089 | Alcester |
| St Martin's Gate Surgery | 1,945 | Worcester |
| St Johns Surgery | 1,804 | Bromsgrove |
| Haresfield House Surgery | 1,633 | Worcester |
| Stourport Medical Centre | 1,367 | Stourport-on-severn |
| Barbourne Health Centre | 1,307 | Worcester |
| Thorneloe Lodge Surgery | 1,105 | Worcester |
| Chaddesley Surgery | 1,093 | Kidderminster |
| The Ridgeway Surgery | 980 | Redditch |
| Meon Medical Centre | 928 | Stratford Upon Avon |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Wychavon is cancer (5.7% against 3.8%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.6% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Wychavon (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.9% | 15.2% | 25,333 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14,811 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 8,729 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 8,905 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 7.0% | 4.6% | 7,331 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.7% | 3.8% | 7,284 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.5% | 3.0% | 4,487 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4,173 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3,100 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2,656 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 925 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,543 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,087 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,108 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 912 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 998 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.6% | 1.0% | 817 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 673 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 644 |
- 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)
- Worcester (2,359 patients per GP)
- Wyre Forest (1,822 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Wychavon?
13 practices are located in the Wychavon council area, with 128,050 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Wychavon residents registered with a GP?
84% of the 142,638 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Bidford Health Centre (3,089).
How many patients are there per GP in Wychavon?
1,810 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Wychavon, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Wychavon?
44% of appointments at practices in Wychavon took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.