GP surgeries in Tamworth: ratings and patient reviews
There are 11 GP practices in Tamworth, with 116,244 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at The Hollies Medical Practice (87%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,178 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 11 practices in Tamworth with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 45% at Laurel House Surgery to 87% at The Hollies Medical Practice, with a median of 70% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Olajide Ijaola has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (85%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollies Medical Practice | 14,746 | 87% | 59% | Good | 2,179 |
| Pear Tree Surgery | 10,483 | 86% | 51% | Good | 1,379 |
| The Peel Medical Practice | 14,091 | 83% | 62% | Good | 1,870 |
| Tri-Links Medical Practice | 7,052 | 81% | 63% | Good | 1,959 |
| The Aldergate Medical Practice | 14,122 | 72% | 44% | Good | 2,364 |
| Crown Medical Practice | 8,204 | 70% | 54% | Good | 1,887 |
| Polesworth and Dordon Group Practice | 13,289 | 68% | 37% | Good | 1,494 |
| Dr Olajide Ijaola | 2,400 | 64% | 85% | Good | 2,400 |
| Dr Kumudini Khare | 958 | 61% | 52% | Requires improvement | 958 |
| Heathview Medical Practice | 18,136 | 58% | 21% | Good | 7,840 |
| Laurel House Surgery | 12,763 | 45% | 48% | Good | 2,946 |
There are 2,178 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Tamworth, close to England's 2,171 and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's 2,252. Practices recorded 519 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 52% of them face to face. 48% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Tamworth | Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,178 | 2,252 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 519 | 479 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 52% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 48% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Tamworth is depression (17.2% against 14.3%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.9% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Tamworth (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.2% | 14.3% | 16,147 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.4% | 15.2% | 19,217 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8,080 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.1% | 6.6% | 7,795 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5,063 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4,945 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3,941 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3,124 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2,472 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2,371 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,395 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 916 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 426 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 834 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 946 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 923 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 784 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 683 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 610 |
How many GP practices are there in Tamworth?
11, with 116,244 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Tamworth do patients rate highest?
The Hollies Medical Practice: 87% 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 Tamworth?
2,178 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Tamworth are face to face?
52% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.