Doncaster South PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Doncaster South PCN is a primary care network of 8 GP practices with 62,280 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 72% of its patients described their overall experience as good, below the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 2,691 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 8 practices in Doncaster South PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 55% at Mexborough Health Centre to 90% at Conisbrough Group Practice, with a median of 69% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Patil and Dr Bhupathiraju has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (66%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conisbrough Group Practice | 12,073 | 90% | 55% | Outstanding | 1,971 |
| Drs Phillips, Harding and Eggitt | 9,121 | 81% | 54% | Good | 4,197 |
| Dr Patil and Dr Bhupathiraju | 4,967 | 77% | 66% | Good | 3,157 |
| West End Clinic | 4,441 | 70% | 43% | Good | 5,287 |
| The Rossington Practice | 8,374 | 69% | 51% | Good | 2,628 |
| The New Surgery | 9,987 | 66% | 50% | – | 3,140 |
| The Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice | 8,665 | 60% | 26% | Good | 2,063 |
| Mexborough Health Centre | 4,652 | 55% | 30% | Good | 2,492 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 928 responses, against South Yorkshire and England.
| Survey question | Doncaster South PCN | South Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 72% | 77% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 47% | 54% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 50% | 55% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 50% | 56% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 83% | 85% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 65% | 72% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 66% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 83% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 89% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 84% | 91% | 90% |
There are 2,691 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Doncaster South PCN, more than England's 2,171 and South Yorkshire's 2,097. Practices recorded 464 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 77% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 23% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Doncaster South PCN | South Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,691 | 2,097 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 464 | 560 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 77% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 19% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Doncaster South PCN is osteoporosis (2.9% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Doncaster South PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.8% | 15.2% | 10,667 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.0% | 14.3% | 8,149 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.7% | 7.9% | 4,470 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.8% | 6.6% | 4,171 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.0% | 4.6% | 2,287 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2,308 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2,111 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1,979 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1,708 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.9% | 1.2% | 685 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1,464 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.8% | 1.1% | 997 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 528 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 640 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 463 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 552 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 478 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 449 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 318 |
- 4 Doncaster PCN (4 practices)
- Doncaster Central PCN (5 practices)
- Doncaster East PCN (8 practices)
- Doncaster North PCN (8 practices)
- Doncaster North West PCN (3 practices)
Which practices are in Doncaster South PCN?
Conisbrough Group Practice, Dr Patil and Dr Bhupathiraju, Drs Phillips, Harding and Eggitt, Mexborough Health Centre, The New Surgery, The Rossington Practice, The Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice and West End Clinic.
How do patients rate Doncaster South PCN?
72% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, below the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Doncaster South PCN cover?
62,280 registered patients across 8 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Doncaster South PCN have?
2,691 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.