Town in Swale
GP surgeries in Sittingbourne
There are 7 NHS GP surgeries in Sittingbourne (Swale), serving around 66,415 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 7 are taking on new patients. Ranked 702nd of 726 towns in England.
All 7 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 | Grovehurst HealthGrovehurst Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 2ST | 39 | 43% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Memorial Medical CentreBell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4XX | 33 | 29% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | The Meads Medical Practice29 Quartz Way, Sittingbourne, ME10 5AA | 13 | 32% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | London Road Medical Centre32 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1ND | 12 | 35% | 68% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 5 | The Medic Care SurgerySittingbourne Memorial Hospital, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DT | 9 | 36% | 59% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | The Chestnuts Surgery70 East Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 4RU | 4 | 27% | 65% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Green Porch Medical PartnershipGreen Porch Medical Centre, Sittingbourne, ME10 2HA | 1 | 37% | 54% | Good | Yes |
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How Sittingbourne compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 34% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 41% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 56% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 61% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 78% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 67% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Sittingbourne
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Sittingbourne?
Grovehurst Health has the highest GPScore in Sittingbourne, 39 out of 100 (grade D). 78% 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 Sittingbourne are taking on new patients?
7 of the 7 surgeries in Sittingbourne were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Grovehurst Health, Memorial Medical Centre, The Meads Medical Practice, London Road Medical Centre, The Medic Care Surgery 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 Sittingbourne?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 34% of patients at surgeries in Sittingbourne said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 56% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Sittingbourne rated by inspectors?
6 of the 7 inspected surgeries in Sittingbourne 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.