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Asked by Sir John WhittingdaleConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 5824

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the the average number of patients per GP is in (a) the Maldon District, (b) Mid and South Essex and (c) England.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

In August 2024, the median number of patients per full-time equivalent (FTE) fully qualified general practitioner was:

  • 3,030 in the Maldon District;
  • 2,759 in the NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB); and
  • 2,300 in England.

In the same period, the median number of patients per FTE doctor in general practice was:

  • 2,291 in the Maldon District;
  • 2,191 in the Mid and South Essex ICB; and
  • 1,797 in England.

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