City and council area
GP surgeries in Dartford
There are 9 NHS GP surgeries in Dartford, serving around 135,783 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 9 are taking on new patients. Ranked 293rd of 294 council areas in England.
All 9 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horsman's Place SurgeryHorsmans Place, Dartford, DA1 2JP | 40 | 47% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | The Wellcome PracticeDartford West Health Centre, Dartford, DA1 2HA | 27 | 34% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Dr CJ Shimmins & PartnersPilgrims Way, Dartford, DA1 1QY | 25 | 57% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Redwood PracticeDartford West Health Centre, Dartford, DA1 2HA | 13 | 30% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Swanscombe Health CentreBean Village Surgery, Dartford, DA2 8BS | 12 | 23% | 71% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 6 | Pilgrims Way SurgeryDartford East Health Centre, Dartford, DA1 1QY | 7 | 41% | 62% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Jubilee Medical CentreKent House Surgery, Longfield, DA3 7QD | 7 | 21% | 64% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Temple Hill SurgerySt Edmunds Church Living, Dartford, DA1 5ND | 5 | 30% | 53% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Lowfield Medical Centre65-67 Lowfield Street, Dartford, DA1 1HP | 2 | 38% | 55% | Good | Yes |
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How Dartford compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 35% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 44% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 61% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 56% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 83% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 68% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Dartford
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Dartford?
Horsman's Place Surgery has the highest GPScore in Dartford, 40 out of 100 (grade C). 77% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Dartford are taking on new patients?
9 of the 9 surgeries in Dartford were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Horsman's Place Surgery, The Wellcome Practice, Dr CJ Shimmins & Partners, Redwood Practice, Swanscombe Health Centre and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Dartford?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 35% of patients at surgeries in Dartford said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 61% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Dartford rated by inspectors?
8 of the 9 inspected surgeries in Dartford are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.