Figures published by Public Health Scotland show GP practices across Scotland usually have thousands of patients on their books. The latest data shows there are more than 5,000 GPs working across 921 surgeries across Scotland, as of 1 January 2022.
An average surgery has 6,349 patients but some practices have a much higher GP-to-patient ratio than others – or much lower. Here we reveal the least busy GP surgeries in Edinburgh in terms of their GP-to-patient ratio.
The analysis excludes GPs working only on a locum or sessional basis and those working only in Out of Hours service locations. We have also omitted practices which have no registered GPs or patients.
The analysis excludes GPs working only on a locum or sessional basis and those working only in Out of Hours service locations. We have also omitted practices which have no registered GPs or patients.
5. Durham Road Medical Group
There are 687 patients per GP at Durham Road Medical Group. In total, there are 6,180 patients and 9 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
6. Firrhill Medical Centre
There are 691 patients per GP at Firrhill Medical Centre. In total, there are 5,524 patients and 8 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
7. Parkgrove Medical Centre
There are 710 patients per GP at Parkgrove Medical Centre. In total, there are 3,550 patients and 5 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
8. Mill Lane Surgery
There are 727 patients per GP at Mill Lane Surgery. In total, there are 5,814 patients and 8 GPs. Photo: Google Maps