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GP surgeries in Northfleet

There are 2 NHS GP surgeries in Northfleet (Gravesham), serving around 39,418 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 2 are taking on new patients.

26average score (England 50)
73%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 The Shrubbery Surgery65a Perry Street, Gravesend, DA11 8RD 46 68% 79% Requires improvement Yes
2 Springhead HealthFleet Health Campus, Gravesend, DA11 8BZ 4 19% 68% Good Yes

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How Northfleet compares

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

Easy to get through by phone39%57%
Easy to contact via website40%58%
Good experience of contacting60%73%
Waiting time was about right69%69%
Good at listening85%87%
Confidence and trust86%93%
Needs were met90%90%
Overall experience good73%77%

Common questions

Which is the best GP surgery in Northfleet?

The Shrubbery Surgery has the highest GPScore in Northfleet, 46 out of 100 (grade C). 79% 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 Northfleet are taking on new patients?

2 of the 2 surgeries in Northfleet were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including The Shrubbery Surgery, Springhead Health. 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 Northfleet?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 39% of patients at surgeries in Northfleet said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 60% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.

How are GP surgeries in Northfleet rated by inspectors?

1 of the 2 inspected surgeries in Northfleet 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.