Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bishop Auckland
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The best GP in Bishop Auckland is Gainford Surgery, followed by Woodview Medical Practice and Pinfold Medical Practice. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 12 GP practices in Bishop Auckland, with a combined 89,801 registered patients. Of these, 39,592 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (44%).
Extending this to five miles, 66,581 patients have a better-rated GP available (74%).
Out of the 12 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 12 as 'good'.
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, 81% of patients in Bishop Auckland say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 70% at Hallgarth Surgery to 95% at Gainford Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Bishop Auckland:
| 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 | Gainford Surgery | Main Road, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3BE | Good | 96% | 93% | 1,852 | 95/100 |
| 2 | Woodview Medical Practice | The Surgery, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, Co.Durham, DL13 5AF | Good | 93% | 94% | 1,091 | 93/100 |
| 3 | Pinfold Medical Practice | Pinfold Medical Practice, Pinfold Lane,Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5NX | Good | 90% | 87% | 2,639 | 89/100 |
| 4 | Evenwood Medical Practice | Copeland Lane, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SU | Good | 89% | 88% | No data | 88/100 |
| 5 | Old Forge Surgery | The Surgery, Middleton-In-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0QE | Good | 89% | 86% | 447 | 88/100 |
| 6 | Station View Medical Centre | Station View Medical Ctr, 29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AB | Good | 85% | 71% | 1,769 | 81/100 |
| 7 | Bishopgate Medical Centre | Bishopgate Medical Centre, 178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ | Good | 84% | 72% | 3,191 | 80/100 |
| 8 | Barnard Castle Surgery | Barnard Castle Surgery, Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HT | Good | 82% | 72% | 1,389 | 79/100 |
| 9 | The Weardale Practice | Dale Street, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2XD | Good | 80% | 77% | 1,000 | 79/100 |
| 10 | Auckland Medical Group | The Old Fire House, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6RP | Good | 76% | 75% | 1,949 | 76/100 |
| 11 | North House Surgery | North House Surgery, Hope Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9HU | Good | 74% | 61% | 1,395 | 70/100 |
| 12 | Hallgarth Surgery | Hallgarth Surgery, Cheapside, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2HP | Good | 70% | 68% | 2,608 | 70/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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