GP surgeries in Shrewsbury: ratings and patient reviews
There are 16 GP practices in Shrewsbury, with 138,584 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr Guildford and Partners (95%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,054 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 16 practices in Shrewsbury with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 56% at Severn Fields Medical Practice to 95% at Dr Guildford and Partners, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Guildford and Partners has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Guildford and Partners | 7,702 | 95% | 91% | Good | 1,900 |
| South Hermitage Surgery | 9,115 | 94% | 81% | Good | 1,868 |
| Claremont Bank Surgery | 7,906 | 92% | 87% | Requires improvement | 1,647 |
| Marysville Medical Practice | 6,449 | 90% | 83% | Good | 2,832 |
| Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice | 10,284 | 89% | 74% | Good | 2,492 |
| The Beeches Medical Practice | 7,194 | 88% | 82% | Good | 2,248 |
| Shawbury Medical Practice | 4,542 | 84% | 54% | Good | 1,159 |
| Radbrook Green Surgery | 10,453 | 83% | 62% | Good | 2,172 |
| Belvidere Medical Practice | 6,949 | 81% | 72% | Outstanding | 2,402 |
| Marden Medical Practice | 11,158 | 80% | 58% | Outstanding | 2,129 |
| Wem and Prees Medical Practice | 11,984 | 79% | 58% | Good | 1,427 |
| Westbury Medical Centre | 2,716 | 79% | 66% | Good | 2,546 |
| Clive Medical Practice | 4,513 | 78% | 65% | Good | 2,272 |
| Riverside Medical Practice | 11,274 | 78% | 50% | Good | 2,237 |
| Mytton Oak Medical Practice | 10,024 | 77% | 55% | Good | 1,997 |
| Severn Fields Medical Practice | 16,321 | 56% | 41% | Good | 2,840 |
There are 2,054 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Shrewsbury, close to England's 2,171 and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin's 2,191. Practices recorded 462 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 50% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
25% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Shrewsbury | Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,054 | 2,191 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 462 | 498 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 50% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 25% | 24% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Shrewsbury is chronic kidney disease (6.8% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.5% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Shrewsbury (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.3% | 15.2% | 24,133 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.9% | 14.3% | 19,284 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.0% | 6.6% | 10,564 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8,422 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.8% | 4.6% | 7,717 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% | 7,135 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4,975 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4,054 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3,671 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2,426 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 806 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,507 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,484 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,105 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,278 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,023 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,031 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 879 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 649 |
How many GP practices are there in Shrewsbury?
16, with 138,584 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Shrewsbury do patients rate highest?
Dr Guildford and Partners: 95% 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 Shrewsbury?
2,054 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Shrewsbury are face to face?
66% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.