GP surgeries in Melton Mowbray: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Melton Mowbray, with 48,381 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Long Clawson Medical Practice (86%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,198 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 Melton Mowbray with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Latham House Medical Practice to 86% at Long Clawson Medical Practice, with a median of 69% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Long Clawson Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (82%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Clawson Medical Practice | 11,013 | 86% | 82% | Good | 2,093 |
| Latham House Medical Practice | 37,368 | 51% | 25% | Good | 2,231 |
There are 2,198 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Melton Mowbray, close to England's 2,171 and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's 2,308. Practices recorded 618 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 68% of them face to face. 29% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Melton Mowbray | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,198 | 2,308 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 618 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 68% | 72% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 29% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 19% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Melton Mowbray is osteoporosis (2.7% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Melton Mowbray (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 19.1% | 14.3% | 7,446 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.6% | 15.2% | 8,919 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.0% | 7.9% | 3,181 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.8% | 6.6% | 3,544 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.2% | 4.6% | 2,405 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2,343 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1,552 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1,486 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.7% | 1.2% | 593 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1,002 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 896 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.8% | 1.1% | 863 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 402 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 457 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 350 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 395 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 363 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 330 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 214 |
How many GP practices are there in Melton Mowbray?
2, with 48,381 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Melton Mowbray do patients rate highest?
Long Clawson Medical Practice: 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 Melton Mowbray?
2,198 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Melton Mowbray are face to face?
68% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.