How many GPs work at REACH HEALTHCARE?

REACH HEALTHCARE has 14 GP headcount and 8.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) GPs as of April 2026, per NHS England Workforce Statistics.

What is the patients-per-GP ratio at REACH HEALTHCARE?

REACH HEALTHCARE has 3,627 patients per FTE GP as of April 2026. This is 108% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).

What is the Gera Practice Access Score for REACH HEALTHCARE?

REACH HEALTHCARE has a Gera Practice Access Score (GPAS) of 9.5 / 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 REACH HEALTHCARE belong to?

REACH HEALTHCARE belongs to MEDWAY VALLEY PCN (PCN code: U43072), part of the NHS Kent and Medway ICB.

Can I book a GP online if REACH HEALTHCARE is full or has a long wait?

If you cannot get a timely appointment at REACH HEALTHCARE, GeraClinic provides access to UK-registered GPs online — often the same day, including evenings and weekends. Visit https://geraclinic.com/doctors to book.

REACH HEALTHCARE

NHS GP surgery · WALDERSLADE VILLAGE SURGERY, 62A ROBIN HOOD LANE, CHATHAM · ME5 9LD · 01634 687200

NHS Kent and Medway ICB · South East NHS region · MEDWAY VALLEY PCN

How many patients does REACH HEALTHCARE have, and what is its patients-per-GP ratio?

REACH HEALTHCARE (ME5 9LD) is an NHS GP surgery in South East with 30,980 registered patients and 8.5 FTE GPs as of April 2026 — 3,627 registered patients per FTE GP, giving a Gera Practice Access Score of 9.5 / 10, per NHS England Workforce Statistics published 28 May 2026.

Source:NHS England — General Practice Workforce Statistics, April 2026·as of April 2026updated monthly (last: 20 June 2026)

Gera Practice Access Score9.5 / 10GPAS measures registered patients per FTE GP, normalised 0–10 across the 600 largest NHS GP practices in England. Higher = better access. REACH HEALTHCARE is 108% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).How this index is calculated

REACH HEALTHCARE — NHS Workforce data, April 2026 (OGL v3.0)
Measure	REACH HEALTHCARE	National median
Registered patients	30,980	—
GP headcount	14	—
FTE GPs	8.5	—
Patients per FTE GP	3,627	1,747
Gera Practice Access Score	9.5 / 10	—
PCN	MEDWAY VALLEY PCN	—
ICB	Kent and Medway ICB	—

REACH HEALTHCARE has 3,627 patients per FTE GP — 108% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).

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REACH HEALTHCARE
WALDERSLADE VILLAGE SURGERY, 62A ROBIN HOOD LANE, CHATHAM · ME5 9LD
30,980 patients · 8.5 FTE GPs · GPAS 9.5 / 10
▲ 108% above national median (1,747 patients/FTE GP)
9.5 / 10

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REACH HEALTHCARE: frequently asked questions

How many patients does REACH HEALTHCARE have?: REACH HEALTHCARE (ME5 9LD) has 30,980 registered patients as of April 2026, according to NHS England General Practice Workforce Statistics published 28 May 2026.
How many GPs work at REACH HEALTHCARE?: REACH HEALTHCARE has 14 GP headcount and 8.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) GPs as of April 2026, per NHS England Workforce Statistics.
What is the patients-per-GP ratio at REACH HEALTHCARE?: REACH HEALTHCARE has 3,627 patients per FTE GP as of April 2026. This is 108% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).
What is the Gera Practice Access Score for REACH HEALTHCARE?: REACH HEALTHCARE has a Gera Practice Access Score (GPAS) of 9.5 / 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 REACH HEALTHCARE belong to?: REACH HEALTHCARE belongs to MEDWAY VALLEY PCN (PCN code: U43072), part of the NHS Kent and Medway ICB.
Can I book a GP online if REACH HEALTHCARE is full or has a long wait?: If you cannot get a timely appointment at REACH HEALTHCARE, GeraClinic provides access to UK-registered GPs online — often the same day, including evenings and weekends. Visit https://geraclinic.com/doctors to book.

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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).

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