Despite our best efforts at calling at 8am sharp, most of us will be familiar with the sound of our GP’s busy or engaged phone line.
There are currently more than 8,000 GP practices across the UK, and analysis by the JPIMedia Data Unit has found the average GP practice size in England is over 9,000.
In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the average practice size is over 6,000. The figures were correct as of November 2020.
But how does Portsmouth compare?
There are currently 14 GP practices in NHS Portsmouth CCG. Below we reveal the top 10 GP surgeries with the greatest number of patients registered in Portsmouth.
Does your local GP make the cut?
5. The University Surgery
Number of registered patients: 18,460. Address: The Nuffield Centre, PO1 2BH Photo: Google
6. Sunnyside Medical Centre
Number of registered patients: 13,756. Address: 8F The Pompey Centre, PO4 8TA Photo: Google
7. Derby Road Practice
Number of registered patients: 13,550. Address: 27-29 Derby Rd, North End, PO2 8HP Photo: Google
8. East Shore Partnership
Number of registered patients: 13,116. Address: Hayling Avenue, PO3 6BH Photo: Google