GP surgeries in Lymington: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Lymington, with 22,382 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Wistaria & Milford Surgeries (86%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,041 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 2 practices in Lymington with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 85% at Chawton House Surgery to 86% at Wistaria & Milford Surgeries, with a median of 86% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Chawton House Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (77%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wistaria & Milford Surgeries | 15,291 | 86% | 55% | Good | 971 |
| Chawton House Surgery | 7,091 | 85% | 77% | Good | 1,235 |
There are 1,041 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Lymington, fewer than England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 538 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 67% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
38% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Lymington | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,041 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 538 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 67% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 38% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Lymington is atrial fibrillation (5.0% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Lymington (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 22.3% | 15.2% | 5,053 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.7% | 14.3% | 2,462 |
| Cancer | All ages | 7.9% | 3.8% | 1,796 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.8% | 6.6% | 1,492 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1,326 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 1,046 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 5.0% | 2.2% | 1,137 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.5% | 3.0% | 1,026 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.6% | 1.9% | 812 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 469 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.9% | 1.2% | 257 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 387 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.5% | 0.8% | 342 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 188 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 214 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 191 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 144 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 164 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 86 |
How many GP practices are there in Lymington?
2, with 22,382 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Lymington do patients rate highest?
Wistaria & Milford Surgeries: 86% 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 Lymington?
1,041 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Lymington are face to face?
67% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.