GP surgeries in Wigan: ratings and patient reviews
There are 31 GP practices in Wigan, with 220,669 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr Saira Zaman (99%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,885 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 31 practices in Wigan with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at Wigan Borough Specialist Services to 99% at Dr Saira Zaman, with a median of 88% (England: 77%). 17 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Saira Zaman has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Saira Zaman | 4,355 | 99% | 99% | Outstanding | 1,899 |
| Pemberton Surgery | 10,238 | 97% | 80% | Good | 1,662 |
| South Wigan Medical Practice | 6,471 | 96% | 89% | – | 1,674 |
| Parbold Surgery | 6,951 | 96% | 92% | Good | 1,639 |
| Mesnes View Surgery | 4,783 | 96% | 95% | – | 1,950 |
| Bryn Cross Surgery | 5,437 | 95% | 93% | Good | 2,614 |
| Dr JD Seabrook and Dr H L Chambers | 4,207 | 95% | 88% | Good | 1,972 |
| Billinge Medical Practice | 7,641 | 93% | 78% | Inadequate | 1,731 |
| Newtown Medical Practice | 6,049 | 93% | 84% | Requires improvement | 2,007 |
| Marus Bridge Practice | 5,386 | 91% | 70% | Outstanding | 1,888 |
| Platt House Surgery | 4,940 | 91% | 90% | Good | 20,583 |
| Dr Ahmad and Partners | 6,059 | 90% | 76% | Good | 3,787 |
| Shevington Surgery | 13,693 | 90% | 61% | Outstanding | 1,121 |
| The Dicconson Group Practice | 9,522 | 90% | 73% | Good | 2,381 |
| Winstanley Medical Centre | 3,233 | 89% | 89% | Good | 4,041 |
| Kumar Family Practice | 5,201 | 88% | 64% | Good | 1,489 |
| Pennygate Medical Centre | 19,382 | 86% | 59% | Good | 1,215 |
| Sullivan Way Surgery | 7,857 | 84% | 65% | Good | 1,569 |
| Aspull Surgery | 6,222 | 84% | 74% | Good | 2,682 |
| Marsh Green Medical Practice | 4,488 | 84% | 77% | Outstanding | 3,506 |
| Dr Shobha Vallabhaneni & Partners - Medicentre | 5,674 | 80% | 68% | Good | 2,216 |
| Beech Hill Medical Practice | 11,309 | 80% | 60% | Good | 3,159 |
| Dr M K Patel & Partners | 7,211 | 79% | 57% | Good | 2,064 |
| Garswood Surgery | 5,335 | 78% | 84% | Good | 1,184 |
| Ince Surgery | 8,216 | 78% | 55% | Good | 2,668 |
| Bradshaw Medical Partnership | 8,705 | 76% | 53% | Good | 1,566 |
| Rivington Way Surgery | 3,800 | 70% | 56% | Good | 1,979 |
| Ashton Medical Centre | 8,234 | 68% | 56% | Good | 4,443 |
| Dr Tun & Partners | 6,965 | 66% | 62% | Good | 2,839 |
| Standish Medical Practice | 12,959 | 61% | 52% | Good | 1,705 |
| Wigan Borough Specialist Services | 146 | -9700% | -9700% | – | – |
There are 1,885 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Wigan, fewer than England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 442 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 71% of them face to face. 36% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Wigan | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,885 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 442 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 71% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 36% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 16% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Wigan is palliative care (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.9% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Wigan (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.3% | 15.2% | 42,748 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.7% | 14.3% | 31,458 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.3% | 7.9% | 16,870 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 16,133 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.6% | 4.6% | 9,951 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9,392 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.9% | 3.0% | 8,728 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6,356 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5,629 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5,089 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3,061 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,304 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,761 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 866 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,055 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,857 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,498 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,626 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,408 |
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How many GP practices are there in Wigan?
31, with 220,669 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Wigan do patients rate highest?
Dr Saira Zaman: 99% 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 Wigan?
1,885 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Wigan are face to face?
71% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.