Despite our best efforts at calling at 8am sharp, most of us will be familiar with the sound of our GP’s busy or engaged phone line.
There are currently more than 8,000 GP practices across the UK, and analysis by the JPIMedia Data Unit has found the average GP practice size in Scotland is over 6,000.
In England, the average practice size is over 9,000. The figures were correct as of November 2020.
But how does Fife compare?
There are currently 54 GP practices in Fife. Below we reveal the top 10 GP surgeries with the greatest number of patients registered in Fife.
Does your local GP make the cut?
In England, the average practice size is over 9,000. The figures were correct as of November 2020.
5. Cowdenbeath Surgery
Number of registered patients: 11,255. Address: Cowdenbeath Surgery, Cowdenbeath Medical Practice, 173 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9DH
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6. Nethertown Surgery
Number of registered patients: 10,975. Address: Nethertown Surgery, Elliot Street, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 4TF
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7. Bellyeoman Surgery
Number of registered patients: 10,683. Address: Bellyeoman Surgery, Bellyeoman Road, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0AE
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8. The Lomond Practice
Number of registered patients: 10,538. Address: The Lomond Practice, Napier Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 1HL
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