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Just one in three dental practices in England report accepting new NHS adult patients

NHS England data reveals that only 33% of dental practices in England are accepting new adult NHS patients, while 55 constituencies have no dentists accepting new NHS adult patients.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bolton West

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in Bolton West. The best-rated GP is Dr Malhotra & Partners, followed by St Helens Road Practice and Cornerstone Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Leicester East

Compare all 14 NHS GPs in Leicester East. The best-rated GP is Dr B Modi, followed by The Charnwood Practice and St Elizabeth's Medical Centre (Ja Wood).

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Five hundred thousand patients registered at inadequate GP practices

Analysis shows that, as of May 2024, 500,000 patients are registered at “inadequate” GP practices in England. For all 55 practices rated “inadequate”, there is an alternative “good” or “outstanding” GP practice within 5 miles.

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England's Top 100 GPs in 2024

Discover the 100 best GP practices in England for 2024, based on HealthSay’s latest scoring based on patient satisfaction and care quality ratings.

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England's Top 100 GPs in 2023

Discover the 100 best GP practices in England, based on HealthSay’s latest scoring.

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GP Patient Survey 2024 Results Released

The latest GP Patient Survey results by Ipsos has found that 74% of patients report a good overall experience at their GP practice. Per the percentage of patients with a good overall experience, 47 million patients have a better-scoring GP practice within just 2 miles of their current practice.

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Political Analysis of GP Services: Patient Satisfaction by Constituency

As the UK general election gradually approaches, declining patient satisfaction with GP services - varying dramatically across constituencies - may emerge as a key political battleground in localised campaigns.

GP patient satisfaction in decline as patients avoid making appointments

Overall patient satisfaction with primary care services is in decline, with the number of patients per GP rising and more than half of patients now avoiding making a GP appointment

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10 million Londoners missing out on a better GP less than 2 miles away

HealthSay analysis reveals that over 10 million Londoners have a better GP within 2 miles of their current one, with similar figures nationally. This presents a significant opportunity to improve primary care for millions of people.

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How is the NHS funded?

With government finances ever strained but demand ever increasing, we explore how the NHS is funded and what this means.

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NHS London leads the way, but waiting time inequalities persist

As NHS waiting lists continue to rise, London leads the way as one of the two best performing regions. Much though remains to be done on combating waiting time inequalities and unlocking the power of patient choice.

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GP Covid-19 payments reached £807m in 2021-2022

NHS England data reveals that London boasts 4 of England’s 6 largest GP practices, with GPs receiving £807m in covid payments in FY 2022.

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How long are patients waiting? NHS waiting times visualised

With significant differences in waiting times across England for the same specialty, visualisation can be useful, bringing differences into context.

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Light amongst the dark? NHS capacity improves, but waiting times increasing

Data recently released by NHS England shows that waiting times continue to increase, even as elective activity returns to pre-Covid levels.

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Waiting time disparities: a hidden problem in plain sight

Waiting times in England for the same specialty vary by up to a year, based on data released by the NHS. Such disparities harm patients, yet also present an opportunity to reduce waiting times.

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Care quality in London has room for “improvement”

Data from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reveals that half of NHS hospitals in London “require improvement”

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London vs national waiting times - how they compare

With waiting times increasing nationally, find out how London fares

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Gateshead Central and Whickham

Compare all 15 NHS GPs in Gateshead Central and Whickham. The best-rated GP is Sunniside Surgery, followed by Teams Medical Practice and Fell Cottage Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Warrington North

Compare all 11 NHS GPs in Warrington North. The best-rated GP is Manchester Road Surgery, followed by Helsby Street Med/Ctr and Fairfield Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Croydon West

Compare all 15 NHS GPs in Croydon West. The best-rated GP is Selhurst Medical Centre, followed by Eversley Medical Centre and Brigstock Medical Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Worthing West

Compare all 5 NHS GPs in Worthing West. The best-rated GP is Cornerways Surgery, followed by Worthing Medical Group and Barn Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Leyton and Wanstead

Compare all 21 NHS GPs in Leyton and Wanstead. The best-rated GP is The Shrubberies Medical Centre, followed by Glebelands Practice and The Evergreen Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in West Worcestershire

Compare all 11 NHS GPs in West Worcestershire. The best-rated GP is Great Witley Surgery, followed by Upton Surgery and Tenbury Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in North East Derbyshire

Compare all 12 NHS GPs in North East Derbyshire. The best-rated GP is Wingerworth Medical Centre, followed by Dronfield Medical Practice and Stubley Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Skipton and Ripon

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in Skipton and Ripon. The best-rated GP is Dr Akester & Partners, followed by Dyneley House Surgery and North House Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Wolverhampton South East

Compare all 19 NHS GPs in Wolverhampton South East. The best-rated GP is Willenhall Medical Centre, followed by Dr Mudigonda and Lockstown Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Compare all 7 NHS GPs in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland. The best-rated GP is Brotton Surgery, followed by The Garth and Parkway Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hyndburn

Compare all 15 NHS GPs in Hyndburn. The best-rated GP is Haslingden Healthcare Ltd, followed by Hazelvalley Family Practice and The Weavers Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Lichfield

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in Lichfield. The best-rated GP is Abbots Bromley Surgery, followed by Alrewas and Yoxall.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Tonbridge

Compare all 6 NHS GPs in Tonbridge. The best-rated GP is Warders Medical Centre, followed by Borough Green Medical Practice and Tonbridge Medical Group.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Goole and Pocklington

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Goole and Pocklington. The best-rated GP is Dr Mitchell, followed by The Snaith And Rawcliffe Medical Group and Pocklington Group Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in South Cotswolds

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in South Cotswolds. The best-rated GP is Cricklade Surgery, followed by Jubilee Field Surgery and Purton Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Westmorland and Lonsdale

Compare all 15 NHS GPs in Westmorland and Lonsdale. The best-rated GP is Glenridding Health Centre, followed by Cartmel Surgery and Nutwood Medical Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bexleyheath and Crayford

Compare all 7 NHS GPs in Bexleyheath and Crayford. The best-rated GP is Lyndhurst Road Medical Centre, followed by The Albion Surgery and Bursted Wood Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hertsmere

Compare all 11 NHS GPs in Hertsmere. The best-rated GP is Schopwick Surgery, followed by Attenborough Surgery and Little Bushey Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Stratford and Bow

Compare all 23 NHS GPs in Stratford and Bow. The best-rated GP is Woodgrange Medical Practice, followed by Westbury Road Medical Practice and The Forest Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Daventry

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in Daventry. The best-rated GP is The Long Buckby Practice, followed by Crick Medical Practice and The Saxon Spires Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hamble Valley

Compare all 5 NHS GPs in Hamble Valley. The best-rated GP is Brook Lane Surgery, followed by Blackthorn Health Centre and Lockswood Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hexham

Compare all 16 NHS GPs in Hexham. The best-rated GP is Bellingham Practice, followed by Burn Brae Medical Group and Prudhoe Medical Group.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hendon

Compare all 17 NHS GPs in Hendon. The best-rated GP is Zain Medical Centre, followed by Parkview Surgery and Watling Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Gravesham

Compare all 10 NHS GPs in Gravesham. The best-rated GP is Rochester Road Surgery, followed by Meopham Medical Centre and Parrock Street Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Leeds North East

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in Leeds North East. The best-rated GP is St Martins Practice, followed by The Street Lane Practice and Chapeltown Family Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Chichester

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Chichester. The best-rated GP is Tangmere Medical Centre, followed by Langley House Surgery and Selsey Medical Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Newbury

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Newbury. The best-rated GP is Kintbury & Woolton Hill Surgery, followed by Burdwood Surgery and The Downland Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Worcester

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Worcester. The best-rated GP is St Martin's Gate Surgery, followed by Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice and Haresfield House Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Salisbury

Compare all 10 NHS GPs in Salisbury. The best-rated GP is Hindon Surgery, followed by The Orchard Partnership and Tisbury Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in North West Leicestershire

Compare all 12 NHS GPs in North West Leicestershire. The best-rated GP is Manor House Surgery, followed by Orchard Surgery and Castle Medical Group.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Melksham and Devizes

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Melksham and Devizes. The best-rated GP is Courtyard Surgery, followed by Box Surgery and Bradford-On-Avon And Melksham Health.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hampstead and Highgate

Compare all 13 NHS GPs in Hampstead and Highgate. The best-rated GP is Hampstead Group Practice, followed by Park End Surgery and Adelaide Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in East Worthing and Shoreham

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in East Worthing and Shoreham. The best-rated GP is St. Lawrence Surgery, followed by Selden Medical Centre and Ball Tree Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bassetlaw

Compare all 7 NHS GPs in Bassetlaw. The best-rated GP is Kingfisher Family Practice, followed by Crown House Surgery and Riverside Health Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Watford

Compare all 5 NHS GPs in Watford. The best-rated GP is Bridgewater Surgeries, followed by Garston Medical Centre and The Elms Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Leicester West

Compare all 18 NHS GPs in Leicester West. The best-rated GP is Fosse Medical Centre (Dr H Mukadam), followed by Dr U K Roy and Narborough Road Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Redcar

Compare all 10 NHS GPs in Redcar. The best-rated GP is The Ravenscar Surgery, followed by The Green House Surgery and Normanby Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bury North

Compare all 13 NHS GPs in Bury North. The best-rated GP is Garden City Medical Centre, followed by Walmersley Road Medical Practice and Townside Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Esher and Walton

Compare all 13 NHS GPs in Esher and Walton. The best-rated GP is Fort House Surgery, followed by Vine Medical Centre and Lantern Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Compare all 10 NHS GPs in Ellesmere Port and Bromborough. The best-rated GP is Hope Farm Medical Centre, followed by York Road Group Practice and Orchard Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Birmingham Edgbaston

Compare all 18 NHS GPs in Birmingham Edgbaston. The best-rated GP is Rotton Park Medical Centre, followed by Dr Kulshrestha Family Practice and Ridgacre House Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in North East Hampshire

Compare all 6 NHS GPs in North East Hampshire. The best-rated GP is Richmond Surgery, followed by Odiham Health Centre and Clift Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Holborn and St Pancras

Compare all 20 NHS GPs in Holborn and St Pancras. The best-rated GP is Museum Practice, followed by Camden Health Improvement Practice and Primrose Hill Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bury South

Compare all 16 NHS GPs in Bury South. The best-rated GP is Greyland Medical Centre, followed by Fairfax Group Practice and St Gabriel's Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Newark

Compare all 11 NHS GPs in Newark. The best-rated GP is East Bridgford Med Centre, followed by Hounsfield Surgery and Tuxford Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Brigg and Immingham

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Brigg and Immingham. The best-rated GP is Barnetby Medical Centre, followed by The Killingholme Surgery and West Town Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in York Outer

Compare all 4 NHS GPs in York Outer. The best-rated GP is The Old School Medical Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in St Austell and Newquay

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in St Austell and Newquay. The best-rated GP is Narrowcliff Surgery, followed by Brannel Surgery and Newquay Health Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Witham

Compare all 12 NHS GPs in Witham. The best-rated GP is The Coggeshall Surgery, followed by Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre and Fern House Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in The Wrekin

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in The Wrekin. The best-rated GP is Albrighton Medical Pract, followed by Shawbirch Medical Centre and Hodnet Medical Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Ilford North

Compare all 21 NHS GPs in Ilford North. The best-rated GP is Kenwood Medical, followed by Clayhall Clinic and The Forest Edge Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Doncaster North

Compare all 12 NHS GPs in Doncaster North. The best-rated GP is Park View Surgery, followed by Don Valley Healthcare and Petersgate Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Derby North

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Derby North. The best-rated GP is Vernon Street Medical Ctr, followed by Derwent Medical Centre and Derwent Valley Medical Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Lewisham North

Compare all 12 NHS GPs in Lewisham North. The best-rated GP is Lee Road Surgery, followed by Grove Medical Centre and Deptford Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in North East Hertfordshire

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in North East Hertfordshire. The best-rated GP is Watton Place Clinic, followed by The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac. and The Birchwood And Sollershott Surgeries.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Compare all 14 NHS GPs in Luton South and South Bedfordshire. The best-rated GP is Lea Vale Medical Practice, followed by Caddington Surgery and Larkside Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Coventry East

Compare all 23 NHS GPs in Coventry East. The best-rated GP is The Forum Health Centre, followed by Torcross Medical Centre and Woodway Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Romsey and Southampton North

Compare all 6 NHS GPs in Romsey and Southampton North. The best-rated GP is Stockbridge Surgery, followed by Stoneham Lane Surgery and Burgess Road Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Compare all 6 NHS GPs in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. The best-rated GP is Wickham Market Medical Centre, followed by Debenham Group Practice and Needham Market Country Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Compare all 11 NHS GPs in Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice. The best-rated GP is Dr Ac Milner, followed by Hastings Medical Centre and Willerby And Swanland Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Luton North

Compare all 11 NHS GPs in Luton North. The best-rated GP is Dr Ps Bath's Practice, followed by Dr Dv Shah's Practice and Neville Road Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Mid Bedfordshire

Compare all 7 NHS GPs in Mid Bedfordshire. The best-rated GP is Greensand Surgery (Ampthill), followed by Houghton Close Surgery and Dr A Sulakshana & Partners.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Mid Cheshire

Compare all 12 NHS GPs in Mid Cheshire. The best-rated GP is The Weaver Vale Surgery, followed by Oaklands and Launceston Close Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Rother Valley

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Rother Valley. The best-rated GP is Dr Raolu's Practice, followed by Village Surgery and Kiveton Park Medical Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Oldham East and Saddleworth

Compare all 12 NHS GPs in Oldham East and Saddleworth. The best-rated GP is Moorside Medical Practice, followed by St Mary's Medical Centre and Oak Gables Medical Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Leeds South

Compare all 14 NHS GPs in Leeds South. The best-rated GP is Leeds City Medical Practice, followed by Lincoln Green Medical Centre and Beeston Village Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in South Devon

Compare all 10 NHS GPs in South Devon. The best-rated GP is Leatside Surgery, followed by Redfern Health Centre and Chillington Health Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Sheffield South East

Compare all 13 NHS GPs in Sheffield South East. The best-rated GP is Crystal Peaks Medical Centre, followed by Jaunty Springs Health Centre and The Medical Centre Dr Okorie.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Didcot and Wantage

Compare all 7 NHS GPs in Didcot and Wantage. The best-rated GP is Wallingford Medical Practice, followed by Clifton Hampden Surgery and Church Street Practice.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Shipley

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Shipley. The best-rated GP is The Saltaire & Windhill Medical P'ship, followed by Baildon Medical Practice and Grange Park Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Louth and Horncastle

Compare all 13 NHS GPs in Louth and Horncastle. The best-rated GP is The Wragby Surgery, followed by Binbrook Surgery and Spilsby Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Filton and Bradley Stoke

Compare all 6 NHS GPs in Filton and Bradley Stoke. The best-rated GP is Concord Medical Centre, followed by Frome Valley Medical Centre and Stoke Gifford Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Stroud

Compare all 11 NHS GPs in Stroud. The best-rated GP is May Lane Surgery, followed by Chipping Surgery and Beeches Green Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Halifax

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Halifax. The best-rated GP is Plane Trees Group Practice, followed by Lister Lane Surgery and Beechwood Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in West Ham and Beckton

Compare all 13 NHS GPs in West Ham and Beckton. The best-rated GP is Abbey Road Medical Practice, followed by Balaam Street Practice and Greengate Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Wetherby and Easingwold

Compare all 10 NHS GPs in Wetherby and Easingwold. The best-rated GP is Springbank Surgery, followed by Stillington Surgery and Church Lane Surgery.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bethnal Green and Stepney

Compare all 13 NHS GPs in Bethnal Green and Stepney. The best-rated GP is Health E1, followed by Strouts Place Medical Centre and The Jubilee Street Practice Ltd.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hinckley and Bosworth

Compare all 9 NHS GPs in Hinckley and Bosworth. The best-rated GP is Desford Medical Centre, followed by Heath Lane Surgery and Castle Mead Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Thurrock

Compare all 19 NHS GPs in Thurrock. The best-rated GP is Dell Medical Centre, followed by Dr Yasin Sa Practice and Sai Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Sheffield Heeley

Compare all 15 NHS GPs in Sheffield Heeley. The best-rated GP is Veritas Health Centre, followed by Norfolk Park Health Centre and Stonecroft Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Croydon East

Compare all 17 NHS GPs in Croydon East. The best-rated GP is Selsdon Park Medical Practice, followed by Stovell House Surgery and Ashburton Park Medical Centre.

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Best and Worst NHS GPs in Torbay

Compare all 8 NHS GPs in Torbay. The best-rated GP is Chilcote Practice, followed by Southover Medical Practice and Corner Place Surgery.