GP surgeries in Folkestone: ratings and patient reviews
There are 8 GP practices in Folkestone, with 64,871 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr Zaw Thike (96%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,309 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 Folkestone with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 48% at Harbour Medical Practice to 96% at Dr Zaw Thike, with a median of 67% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Zaw Thike has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (95%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Zaw Thike | 3,212 | 96% | 95% | Good | 2,113 |
| New Lyminge Surgery | 4,432 | 75% | 56% | Good | 1,371 |
| Guildhall Surgery | 10,047 | 74% | 35% | Good | 3,806 |
| The Manor Clinic | 9,417 | 69% | 44% | Good | 2,352 |
| White House Surgery | 11,704 | 65% | 28% | Good | 3,179 |
| Sandgate Road | 12,537 | 57% | 25% | Good | 1,447 |
| The New Surgery | 10,174 | 49% | 36% | Good | 2,457 |
| Harbour Medical Practice | 3,348 | 48% | 45% | Good | 15,694 |
There are 2,309 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Folkestone, close to England's 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. Practices recorded 425 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 52% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Folkestone | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,309 | 2,419 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 425 | 457 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 52% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 20% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Folkestone is learning disability (0.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Folkestone (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.8% | 14.3% | 9,965 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.2% | 15.2% | 10,693 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 4,412 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4,073 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.0% | 4.6% | 2,668 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2,989 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1,948 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1,769 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1,689 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1,351 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 888 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 700 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 534 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 266 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 532 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 561 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 531 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 401 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 185 |
How many GP practices are there in Folkestone?
8, with 64,871 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Folkestone do patients rate highest?
Dr Zaw Thike: 96% 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 Folkestone?
2,309 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Folkestone are face to face?
52% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.