Doctors in Gosport
GP surgeries and medical services across the borough
Gosport has several GP surgeries spread across the borough, serving the population of around 84,000. Like many areas, access to GP appointments can be variable depending on demand and staffing levels.
The main surgeries include the Gosport Medical Centre, Bridgemary Medical Centre, Stoke Road Surgery, and the Alverstoke surgery on The Avenue. The Gosport Medical Centre on Bury Road is one of the larger practices, with multiple GPs and a range of nurse-led services. Bridgemary Medical Centre serves the northern part of the borough. Registering with a GP is straightforward if you live within the practice's catchment area, though some surgeries have closed their lists at times of high demand.
Most surgeries now offer online booking for routine appointments, and some provide telephone and video consultations alongside face-to-face appointments. Extended hours appointments are available at some practices, typically early morning or late afternoon, for patients who struggle to attend during standard working hours.
The nearest hospital with an accident and emergency department is Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, on the Portsmouth side of the harbour. This is the main acute hospital for the area and is reached by crossing the ferry and taking a bus or taxi, or by driving the long route around via the A32 and M27. The journey can take thirty minutes to an hour depending on traffic, which is a consideration for Gosport residents in a medical emergency. Ambulances cross the ferry when needed.
The Gosport War Memorial Hospital on Bury Road provides some outpatient services and minor injuries treatment, but it is not a full A&E facility. It has been the subject of periodic reviews regarding its future service provision.
Pharmacies are distributed across the borough, with branches on the High Street, Stoke Road, Forton Road, and in the residential estates. Most offer prescription collection and basic health advice.
NHS dentists accepting new patients can be harder to find in Gosport, as in many parts of Hampshire. Private dental practices operate across the borough for those willing to pay.