GP surgeries in Fareham: ratings and patient reviews
There are 8 GP practices in Fareham, with 110,281 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Wickham Surgery (89%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,272 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 8 practices in Fareham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at PHL Group Head Office to 89% at Wickham Surgery, with a median of 70% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Wickham Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (74%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Surgery | 14,315 | 89% | 74% | Good | 2,480 |
| Portchester Practice | 11,234 | 88% | 74% | Good | 1,906 |
| Westlands Medical Centre | 10,275 | 83% | 66% | Good | 2,300 |
| Centre Practice | 16,580 | 74% | 36% | Good | 2,006 |
| Gudge Heath Lane Surgery | 9,343 | 65% | 22% | Good | 2,232 |
| The Stubbington Medical Practice | 12,699 | 57% | 29% | Good | 2,183 |
| Meon Health Practice | 35,781 | 39% | 16% | Requires improvement | 2,697 |
| PHL Group Head Office | 54 | -9700% | -9700% | Good | 62 |
There are 2,272 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Fareham, close to England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 529 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 55% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
25% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Fareham | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,272 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 529 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 55% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 25% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Fareham is osteoporosis (2.8% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.5% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Fareham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.0% | 15.2% | 21,068 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.0% | 14.3% | 15,388 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7,581 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 7,899 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.5% | 3.8% | 6,123 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 4,922 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4,027 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3,566 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1,415 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,619 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2,018 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1,961 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,169 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 869 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 972 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 781 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 663 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 557 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 519 |
How many GP practices are there in Fareham?
8, with 110,281 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Fareham do patients rate highest?
Wickham Surgery: 89% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Fareham?
2,272 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Fareham are face to face?
55% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.