GP surgeries in Romsey: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Romsey, with 32,887 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr Sarah Johnson and Partners (91%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,823 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 Romsey with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Abbeywell Surgery to 91% at Dr Sarah Johnson 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 Sarah Johnson and Partners has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (65%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sarah Johnson and Partners | 16,067 | 91% | 65% | Good | 2,507 |
| Abbeywell Surgery | 16,820 | 51% | 25% | Good | 1,447 |
There are 1,823 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Romsey, fewer than England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 501 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 54% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
29% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Romsey | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,823 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 501 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 54% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 29% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Romsey is atrial fibrillation (3.5% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.7% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Romsey (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.7% | 15.2% | 5,875 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 10.2% | 14.3% | 2,781 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 2,029 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1,760 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1,558 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.7% | 4.6% | 996 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1,161 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.1% | 3.0% | 1,041 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 851 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 485 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 459 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 205 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 318 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 225 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 198 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 230 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 154 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 154 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 147 |
How many GP practices are there in Romsey?
2, with 32,887 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Romsey do patients rate highest?
Dr Sarah Johnson and Partners: 91% 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 Romsey?
1,823 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Romsey are face to face?
54% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.