Number of GP Surgeries in the UK: ~11,500 Total (2022)
Breakdown by Nation (2022 Data)
| Country | GP Surgeries |
|---|
| England | ~7,500 |
| Scotland | ~2,500 |
| Wales | ~1,400 |
| Northern Ireland | ~100 |
| Total UK | ~11,500 |
Context
- Figures refer to contracted NHS general practices (not branch surgeries counted separately in some datasets).
- Number has declined slowly due to mergers into larger Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
- Average list size: ~9,000 patients per practice (England).
- Workforce pressures: GP headcount falling while patient demand rises.
Sources
NHS Digital (England), Public Health Scotland, NHS Wales, HSCNI. Data as of Q4 2022; 2023/24 figures show further consolidation.
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