HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE
NHS GP surgery · 45 OSBORNE STREET, SLOUGH · SL1 1TT · 01753 520643
NHS Thames Valley ICB · South East NHS region · CENTRAL SLOUGH NETWORK PCN
How many patients does HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE have, and what is its patients-per-GP ratio?
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE (SL1 1TT) is an NHS GP surgery in South East with 18,798 registered patients and 7.6 FTE GPs as of April 2026 — 2,482 registered patients per FTE GP, giving a Gera Practice Access Score of 9.7 / 10, per NHS England Workforce Statistics published 28 May 2026.
| Measure | HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered patients | 18,798 | — |
| GP headcount | 11 | — |
| FTE GPs | 7.6 | — |
| Patients per FTE GP | 2,482 | 1,747 |
| Gera Practice Access Score | 9.7 / 10 | — |
| PCN | CENTRAL SLOUGH NETWORK PCN | — |
| ICB | Thames Valley ICB | — |
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE has 2,482 patients per FTE GP — 42% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).
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- HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE9.7 / 10
45 OSBORNE STREET, SLOUGH · SL1 1TT
18,798 patients · 7.6 FTE GPs · GPAS 9.7 / 10
▲ 42% above national median (1,747 patients/FTE GP)
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▼ 40% below national median (1,747 patients/FTE GP)
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HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE: frequently asked questions
- How many patients does HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE have?
- HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE (SL1 1TT) has 18,798 registered patients as of April 2026, according to NHS England General Practice Workforce Statistics published 28 May 2026.
- How many GPs work at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE?
- HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE has 11 GP headcount and 7.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) GPs as of April 2026, per NHS England Workforce Statistics.
- What is the patients-per-GP ratio at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE?
- HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE has 2,482 patients per FTE GP as of April 2026. This is 42% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).
- What is the Gera Practice Access Score for HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE?
- HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE has a Gera Practice Access Score (GPAS) of 9.7 / 10 out of 10 as of April 2026. The GPAS measures the ratio of registered patients to FTE GPs, normalised 0–10 across the 600 largest GP practices in England. Higher = better access (fewer patients per GP). Methodology: https://geraclinic.com/gp-surgery/methodology.
- Which PCN does HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE belong to?
- HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE belongs to CENTRAL SLOUGH NETWORK PCN (PCN code: U14694), part of the NHS Thames Valley ICB.
- Can I book a GP online if HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE is full or has a long wait?
- If you cannot get a timely appointment at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE, GeraClinic provides access to UK-registered GPs online — often the same day, including evenings and weekends. Visit https://geraclinic.com/doctors to book.
Need a GP appointment? GeraClinic can help.
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE carries 2,482 patients per FTE GP — above the national median of 1,747. If you're struggling to get an appointment, GeraClinic offers online consultations with UK-registered GPs, often the same day.
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — General Practice Workforce Statistics, April 2026 (April 2026, published 28 May 2026).
Contains public sector information published by NHS Organisation Data Service and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS Organisation Data Service — GP Practices (epraccur) (April 2026, published Updated nightly).
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and the NHS Organisation Data Service, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.