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GP surgeries in Gainsborough

There are 2 NHS GP surgeries in Gainsborough (West Lindsey), serving around 24,439 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 2 are taking on new patients.

9average score (England 50)
61%say their surgery is goodEngland 77%
39%find the phone easyEngland 57%
2 of 2taking on new patients

All 2 surgeries, ranked

Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.

#SurgeryScoreEasy by phoneSay it is goodInspectionNew patients
1 Caskgate Street SurgeryElswitha Hall, Gainsborough, DN21 2DJ 18 50% 72% Good Yes
2 Cleveland SurgeryVanessa Drive, Gainsborough, DN21 2UQ 1 28% 51% Good Yes

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How Gainsborough compares

What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.

Easy to get through by phone39%57%
Easy to contact via website49%58%
Good experience of contacting48%73%
Waiting time was about right51%69%
Good at listening78%87%
Confidence and trust86%93%
Needs were met88%90%
Overall experience good61%77%

Common questions

Which is the best GP surgery in Gainsborough?

Caskgate Street Surgery has the highest GPScore in Gainsborough, 18 out of 100 (grade E). 72% 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 Gainsborough are taking on new patients?

2 of the 2 surgeries in Gainsborough were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Caskgate Street Surgery, Cleveland Surgery. 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 Gainsborough?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 39% of patients at surgeries in Gainsborough said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 48% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.

How are GP surgeries in Gainsborough rated by inspectors?

2 of the 2 inspected surgeries in Gainsborough are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

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.