GP surgeries in Weymouth: ratings and patient reviews
There are 4 GP practices in Weymouth, with 64,774 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at The Bridges Medical Practice (94%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,477 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Weymouth with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 53% at Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice to 94% at The Bridges Medical Practice, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Bridges Medical Practice 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 Bridges Medical Practice | 17,128 | 94% | 85% | Good | 1,460 |
| Royal Crescent Surgery | 26,856 | 89% | 71% | Outstanding | 2,228 |
| Cross Road Surgery | 8,737 | 73% | 65% | Good | 5,106 |
| Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice | 12,053 | 53% | 42% | Requires improvement | 18,373 |
There are 2,477 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Weymouth, more than England's 2,171 and Dorset's 1,904. Practices recorded 736 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 68% of them face to face. 45% 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 0.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Weymouth | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,477 | 1,904 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 736 | 612 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 68% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 29% | 26% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Weymouth is palliative care (1.7% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Weymouth (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 20.3% | 15.2% | 13,143 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 19.3% | 14.3% | 10,531 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 9.3% | 6.6% | 5,742 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.8% | 7.9% | 4,843 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 7.2% | 4.6% | 3,898 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3,458 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.9% | 3.0% | 3,191 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2,375 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2,062 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1,783 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.8% | 1.2% | 595 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1,119 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1,076 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 862 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.2% | 0.8% | 790 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 658 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 568 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 496 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 483 |
How many GP practices are there in Weymouth?
4, with 64,774 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Weymouth do patients rate highest?
The Bridges Medical Practice: 94% 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 Weymouth?
2,477 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Weymouth are face to face?
68% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.