Best and Worst NHS GPs in Northampton South
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The best GP in Northampton South is Danes Camp Medical Centre, followed by Wootton Medical Centre and St Lukes Primary Care Centre. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 5 GP practices in Northampton South, with a combined 67,115 registered patients. Of these, 56,819 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (85%).
Extending this to five miles, 67,115 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 5 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 4 as 'good' and 1 as 'inadequate'.
Nationally, 5% of GPs are rated outstanding, while 86% are rated good, 5% as requires improvement and 1% as inadequate.
In terms of patient satisfaction, 60% of patients in Northampton South say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 34% at Eleanor Cross Healthcare to 75% at Danes Camp Medical Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Northampton South:
| Rank | Name | Address | CQC Overall Rating | Patients with good overall experience of the GP practice | Patients with good experience contacting the GP practice | Patients per FTE GP | HealthSay Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danes Camp Medical Centre | Danes Camp Medical Centre, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0NY | Good | 79% | 67% | 686 | 75/100 |
| 2 | Wootton Medical Centre | Wootton Medical Centre, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6LW | Good | 67% | 57% | 1,931 | 64/100 |
| 3 | St Lukes Primary Care Centre | Timken Way South, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6FR | Good | 54% | 42% | 5,152 | 50/100 |
| 4 | Brook Medical Centre | Brook Medical Centre, Ecton Brook Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 5EN | Good | 45% | 42% | No data | 44/100 |
| 5 | Eleanor Cross Healthcare | Delapre Medical Centre, Gloucester Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8QF | Inadequate | 59% | 54% | 1,720 | 34/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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