GP surgeries in Holmfirth: ratings and patient reviews
There are 4 GP practices in Holmfirth, with 40,269 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Elmwood Family Doctors (95%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,010 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Holmfirth with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 85% at Meltham Group Practice to 95% at Elmwood Family Doctors, with a median of 89% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Meltham Group Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (94%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Family Doctors | 15,331 | 95% | 93% | Outstanding | 1,792 |
| Dr Shamsee, Ward and Associates | 11,000 | 89% | 84% | Outstanding | 1,767 |
| Dr Cummings & Partners | 7,999 | 89% | 85% | Good | 2,464 |
| Meltham Group Practice | 5,939 | 85% | 94% | Good | 2,961 |
There are 2,010 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Holmfirth, close to England's 2,171 and West Yorkshire's 2,162. Practices recorded 530 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 79% of them face to face. 35% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
25% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Holmfirth | West Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,010 | 2,162 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 530 | 579 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 79% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 35% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 25% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Holmfirth is palliative care (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.9% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Holmfirth (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.5% | 15.2% | 6,995 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.5% | 14.3% | 5,422 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.9% | 6.6% | 2,999 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.4% | 7.9% | 2,460 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.9% | 3.8% | 1,966 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.7% | 4.6% | 1,536 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1,342 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1,209 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 989 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 592 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 491 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 377 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 171 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 296 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 271 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 327 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 311 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 263 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 197 |
How many GP practices are there in Holmfirth?
4, with 40,269 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Holmfirth do patients rate highest?
Elmwood Family Doctors: 95% 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 Holmfirth?
2,010 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Holmfirth are face to face?
79% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.