How many GPs work at STOWHEALTH?

STOWHEALTH has 12 GP headcount and 7.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) GPs as of April 2026, per NHS England Workforce Statistics.

What is the patients-per-GP ratio at STOWHEALTH?

STOWHEALTH has 3,158 patients per FTE GP as of April 2026. This is 81% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).

What is the Gera Practice Access Score for STOWHEALTH?

STOWHEALTH has a Gera Practice Access Score (GPAS) of 9.6 / 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 STOWHEALTH belong to?

STOWHEALTH belongs to EAST SUFFOLK PCN (PCN code: U52997), part of the NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB.

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

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

STOWHEALTH

NHS GP surgery · VIOLET HILL HOUSE, VIOLET HILL ROAD, STOWMARKET · IP14 1NL · 01449 776000

NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB · East of England NHS region · EAST SUFFOLK PCN

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

STOWHEALTH (IP14 1NL) is an NHS GP surgery in East of England with 23,674 registered patients and 7.5 FTE GPs as of April 2026 — 3,158 registered patients per FTE GP, giving a Gera Practice Access Score of 9.6 / 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 Score9.6 / 10GPAS measures registered patients per FTE GP, normalised 0–10 across the 600 largest NHS GP practices in England. Higher = better access. STOWHEALTH is 81% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).How this index is calculated

STOWHEALTH — NHS Workforce data, April 2026 (OGL v3.0)
Measure	STOWHEALTH	National median
Registered patients	23,674	—
GP headcount	12	—
FTE GPs	7.5	—
Patients per FTE GP	3,158	1,747
Gera Practice Access Score	9.6 / 10	—
PCN	EAST SUFFOLK PCN	—
ICB	Norfolk and Suffolk ICB	—

STOWHEALTH has 3,158 patients per FTE GP — 81% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).

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STOWHEALTH
VIOLET HILL HOUSE, VIOLET HILL ROAD, STOWMARKET · IP14 1NL
23,674 patients · 7.5 FTE GPs · GPAS 9.6 / 10
▲ 81% above national median (1,747 patients/FTE GP)
9.6 / 10

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STOWHEALTH: frequently asked questions

How many patients does STOWHEALTH have?: STOWHEALTH (IP14 1NL) has 23,674 registered patients as of April 2026, according to NHS England General Practice Workforce Statistics published 28 May 2026.
How many GPs work at STOWHEALTH?: STOWHEALTH has 12 GP headcount and 7.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) GPs as of April 2026, per NHS England Workforce Statistics.
What is the patients-per-GP ratio at STOWHEALTH?: STOWHEALTH has 3,158 patients per FTE GP as of April 2026. This is 81% above the national median (1,747 patients per FTE GP).
What is the Gera Practice Access Score for STOWHEALTH?: STOWHEALTH has a Gera Practice Access Score (GPAS) of 9.6 / 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 STOWHEALTH belong to?: STOWHEALTH belongs to EAST SUFFOLK PCN (PCN code: U52997), part of the NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB.
Can I book a GP online if STOWHEALTH is full or has a long wait?: If you cannot get a timely appointment at STOWHEALTH, 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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