Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN is a primary care network of 5 GP practices with 68,708 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 70% of its patients described their overall experience as good, below the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 1,730 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 45% at Emersons Green Medical Centre to 95% at The Three Shires Medical Practice - Wick, with a median of 68% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Three Shires Medical Practice - Wick has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (86%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Shires Medical Practice - Wick | 9,552 | 95% | 86% | Good | 2,559 |
| The Orchard Medical Centre | 12,747 | 84% | 60% | Good | 1,292 |
| Christchurch Family Medical Centre | 28,004 | 68% | 27% | Requires improvement | 1,531 |
| Leap Valley Medical Centre | 7,975 | 51% | 23% | Good | 1,729 |
| Emersons Green Medical Centre | 10,430 | 45% | 13% | Good | 3,246 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 521 responses, against Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and England.
| Survey question | Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN | Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 70% | 78% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 39% | 55% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 49% | 60% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 40% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 82% | 86% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 63% | 73% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 56% | 67% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 87% | 89% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 85% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 94% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 89% | 90% | 90% |
There are 1,730 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN, fewer than England's 2,171 and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire's 1,925. Practices recorded 419 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% of them face to face. 30% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN | Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,730 | 1,925 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 419 | 459 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 30% | 38% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN is osteoporosis (3.1% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.1% | 15.2% | 11,240 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.3% | 14.3% | 8,488 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 4,603 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.9% | 7.9% | 3,900 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.5% | 4.6% | 3,617 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2,957 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 3.1% | 1.2% | 838 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2,088 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1,723 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,386 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1,176 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1,080 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 593 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 586 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 462 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 444 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 475 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 391 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 184 |
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Which practices are in Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN?
Christchurch Family Medical Centre, Emersons Green Medical Centre, Leap Valley Medical Centre, The Orchard Medical Centre and The Three Shires Medical Practice - Wick.
How do patients rate Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN?
70% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, below the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN cover?
68,708 registered patients across 5 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Network 4 (Bnssg) PCN have?
1,730 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.