Best and Worst NHS GPs in Harlow
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The best GP in Harlow is Old Harlow Health Centre, followed by The Ross Practice and Sydenham House Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 9 GP practices in Harlow, with a combined 115,824 registered patients. Of these, 94,983 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (82%).
Extending this to five miles, 104,382 patients have a better-rated GP available (90%).
Out of the 9 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding', 6 as 'good', 1 as 'requires improvement' 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, 58% of patients in Harlow say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 30% at Addison House - Haque Practice to 100% at Old Harlow Health Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Harlow:
| 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 | Old Harlow Health Centre | Old Harlow Health Centre, Jenner Hse,Garden Tce Rd, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0AX | Outstanding | 87% | 84% | 1,247 | 100/100 |
| 2 | The Ross Practice | The Ross Practice, Keats House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY | Good | 81% | 70% | 2,064 | 78/100 |
| 3 | Sydenham House Surgery | Sydenham House, Monswick Road, Long Ley, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3NT | Good | 68% | 76% | 3,566 | 70/100 |
| 4 | The Hamilton Practice | Keats House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY | Good | 65% | 59% | 1,187 | 63/100 |
| 5 | The Eden Surgeries | Broomfields, Hatfield Heath, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7EH | Good | 60% | 50% | 1,569 | 57/100 |
| 6 | Nuffield House Health Centre | Nuffield House Surgery, The Stow, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3AX | Good | 56% | 51% | 2,770 | 54/100 |
| 7 | Church Langley Medical Practice | Church Langley Med. Ctr., Church Langley Way, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TG | Inadequate | 65% | 66% | 1,979 | 39/100 |
| 8 | Lister Medical Centre | Lister Medical Centre, Lister Hs,Abercrombie Way, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6YJ | Requires improvement | 50% | 38% | 1,974 | 37/100 |
| 9 | Addison House - Haque Practice | Addison House Surgery, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DS | Good | 32% | 26% | 3,552 | 30/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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