GP surgeries in Telford: ratings and patient reviews
There are 11 GP practices in Telford, with 176,897 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Shawbirch Medical Centre (93%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,850 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 Telford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 52% at Teldoc-Malinslee Medical Practice to 93% at Shawbirch Medical Centre, with a median of 68% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 6 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Hollinswood and Priorslee Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (80%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawbirch Medical Centre | 17,315 | 93% | 75% | – | 2,405 |
| Hollinswood and Priorslee Medical Practice | 7,434 | 93% | 80% | Good | 2,681 |
| Court Street Medical Practice | 8,658 | 79% | 71% | Good | 1,944 |
| Charlton Medical Centre | 15,412 | 75% | 41% | Good | 2,223 |
| Stirchley Medical Practice | 24,465 | 74% | 32% | Good | 2,345 |
| Ironbridge Medical Practice | 5,572 | 68% | 61% | Good | 1,998 |
| Dawley Medical Practice | 11,558 | 60% | 52% | Good | 4,148 |
| Woodside Health Centre | 6,323 | 55% | 39% | Good | 1,790 |
| Wellington Medical Practice | 14,773 | 55% | 23% | Requires improvement | 3,462 |
| Donnington Medical Practice | 13,918 | 52% | 22% | Good | 2,877 |
| Teldoc-Malinslee Medical Practice | 51,469 | 52% | 6% | Good | 4,265 |
There are 2,850 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Telford, more than England's 2,171 and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin's 2,191. Practices recorded 481 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 55% of them face to face. 56% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Telford | Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,850 | 2,191 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 481 | 498 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 55% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 56% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 24% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Telford is depression (18.3% against 14.3%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Telford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.3% | 14.3% | 25,366 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.8% | 15.2% | 28,099 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.9% | 7.9% | 12,453 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.7% | 6.6% | 11,096 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 7,459 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.6% | 3.8% | 6,386 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 5,194 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 3,590 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3,522 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 3,519 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 644 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,358 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,743 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,691 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,159 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,130 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,127 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,103 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 458 |
How many GP practices are there in Telford?
11, with 176,897 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Telford do patients rate highest?
Shawbirch Medical Centre: 93% 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 Telford?
2,850 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Telford are face to face?
55% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.