An average GP practice in England has nearly 10,000 patients on its books, figures published by NHS Digital show.
The latest data shows there is the full-time equivalent of about 35,000 GPs, working across 6,500 surgeries in England.
On average, each GP surgery has 9,445 patients on its practice list. But some practices have a much higher GP-to-patient ratio than others.
Here we reveal the busiest GP surgeries in Northumberland, according to the data.
On average, each GP surgery has 9,445 patients on its practice list. But some practices have a much higher GP-to-patient ratio than others.
5. Guidepost Medical Group, North Parade, Choppington
There are 1,918 patients per GP at Guidepost Medical Group. In total, there are 8,056 patients and the full-time equivalent of 4.2 GPs.
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6. Cramlington Medical Group, The Health Centre, Forum Way
There are 1,863 patients per GP at Cramlington Medical Group. In total, there are 4,987 patients and the full-time equivalent of 2.7 GPs.
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7. Elsdon Avenue Surgery, Seaton Deleval
There are 1,851 patients per GP at Elsdon Avenue Surgery. In total, there are 3,937 patients and the full-time equivalent of 2.1 GPs.
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8. Cheviot Medical Group, Padgepool Place, Wooler
There are 1,759 patients per GP at Cheviot Medical Group. In total, there are 2,357 patients and the full-time equivalent of 1.3 GPs.
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