Dacorum Beta PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Dacorum Beta PCN is a primary care network of 3 GP practices with 48,900 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 67% of its patients described their overall experience as good, below the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 2,654 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in Dacorum Beta PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 42% at Parkwood Surgery to 87% at Dr R Mapara and Partners, with a median of 71% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr R Mapara and Partners has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (71%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr R Mapara and Partners | 18,453 | 87% | 71% | Good | 2,598 |
| Everest House Surgery | 14,623 | 71% | 46% | Good | 1,685 |
| Parkwood Surgery | 15,824 | 42% | 12% | Good | 5,994 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 324 responses, against Central East and England.
| Survey question | Dacorum Beta PCN | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 67% | 75% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 43% | 52% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 56% | 60% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 47% | 52% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 76% | 83% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 60% | 71% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 56% | 69% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 87% | 86% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 87% | 85% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 92% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs met | 87% | 89% | 90% |
There are 2,654 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Dacorum Beta PCN, more than England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 439 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 79% of them face to face. 52% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Dacorum Beta PCN | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,654 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 439 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 79% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 52% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Dacorum Beta PCN is osteoporosis (1.4% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is asthma (5.7% against 6.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Dacorum Beta PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.9% | 14.3% | 6,248 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.6% | 15.2% | 7,851 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.7% | 7.9% | 3,083 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.7% | 6.6% | 2,665 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.1% | 4.6% | 2,018 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1,892 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1,515 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1,075 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 912 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 836 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.4% | 1.2% | 252 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 524 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 483 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 341 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 348 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 394 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 333 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 303 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 254 |
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Which practices are in Dacorum Beta PCN?
Dr R Mapara and Partners, Everest House Surgery and Parkwood Surgery.
How do patients rate Dacorum Beta PCN?
67% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, below the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Dacorum Beta PCN cover?
48,900 registered patients across 3 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Dacorum Beta PCN have?
2,654 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.