GP surgeries in Seaford: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Seaford, with 27,054 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Seaford Medical Practice (80%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,020 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 Seaford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 55% at Dr Palit & Partners to 80% at Seaford Medical Practice, with a median of 67% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Palit & Partners has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (48%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Medical Practice | 18,249 | 80% | 38% | Good | 1,913 |
| Dr Palit & Partners | 8,805 | 55% | 48% | Good | 2,285 |
There are 2,020 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Seaford, close to England's 2,171 and Surrey and Sussex's 2,031. Practices recorded 476 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 34% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
36% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Seaford | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,020 | 2,031 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 476 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 34% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 36% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Seaford is atrial fibrillation (5.0% against 2.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Seaford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 22.3% | 15.2% | 6,117 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.8% | 14.3% | 3,925 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 9.3% | 4.6% | 2,168 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 1,933 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.2% | 6.6% | 2,152 |
| Cancer | All ages | 7.5% | 3.8% | 2,042 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 5.0% | 2.2% | 1,372 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.8% | 3.0% | 1,303 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.6% | 1.9% | 990 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 689 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.1% | 1.2% | 319 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.8% | 1.1% | 484 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.6% | 0.8% | 426 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 358 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 285 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 227 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 194 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 170 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 154 |
How many GP practices are there in Seaford?
2, with 27,054 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Seaford do patients rate highest?
Seaford Medical Practice: 80% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, against 77% across England.
How many patients are there per GP in Seaford?
2,020 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Seaford are face to face?
65% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.