GP surgeries in Wigton: ratings and patient reviews
There are 5 GP practices in Wigton, with 28,858 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Aspatria Medical Group (96%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,478 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in Wigton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 77% at Wigton Group Medical Practice to 96% at Aspatria Medical Group, with a median of 92% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Silloth Group Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (94%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspatria Medical Group | 7,467 | 96% | 88% | Good | 2,078 |
| Caldbeck Surgery | 4,194 | 93% | 94% | Outstanding | 1,035 |
| The Croft Surgery | 3,530 | 92% | 92% | Good | 1,090 |
| Silloth Group Medical Practice | 4,409 | 92% | 94% | Good | 1,837 |
| Wigton Group Medical Practice | 9,258 | 77% | 59% | Good | 1,484 |
There are 1,478 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Wigton, fewer than England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 650 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 58% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
29% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Wigton | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,478 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 650 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 58% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 29% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Wigton is peripheral arterial disease (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.7% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Wigton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 22.6% | 15.2% | 6,455 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.4% | 14.3% | 3,426 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.6% | 7.9% | 2,311 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 8.3% | 4.6% | 1,979 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.8% | 6.6% | 2,114 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.6% | 3.8% | 1,595 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 5.3% | 3.0% | 1,522 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1,029 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.1% | 1.9% | 892 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.8% | 1.9% | 806 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 304 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 342 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 299 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 229 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 260 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 224 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 97 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 171 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 156 |
How many GP practices are there in Wigton?
5, with 28,858 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Wigton do patients rate highest?
Aspatria Medical Group: 96% 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 Wigton?
1,478 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Wigton are face to face?
58% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.