Best and Worst NHS GPs in Washington and Gateshead South
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The best GP in Washington and Gateshead South is Rickleton Medical Centre, followed by The Stephenson Medical Practice and Galleries 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 10 GP practices in Washington and Gateshead South, with a combined 75,825 registered patients. Of these, 60,795 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (80%).
Extending this to five miles, 75,825 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 10 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding', 8 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, 75% of patients in Washington and Gateshead South say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 44% at I J Healthcare to 95% at Rickleton Medical Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Washington and Gateshead 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 | Rickleton Medical Centre | Rickleton Medical Centre, Office Row, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 9EH | Good | 94% | 97% | 2,673 | 95/100 |
| 2 | The Stephenson Medical Practice | Victoria Road Health Ctr., Victoria Road, Concord, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 2PU | Outstanding | 78% | 68% | 1,985 | 90/100 |
| 3 | Galleries Medical Practice | The Galleries Health Ctr., 0, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7NQ | Good | 83% | 82% | 1,677 | 83/100 |
| 4 | Concord Medical Practice | Concord Medical Practice, The Hlth Ctr, Victoria Rd, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 2PU | Good | 79% | 74% | 864 | 78/100 |
| 5 | Red House Medical Centre | Redhouse Medical Centre, 127 Renfrew Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 5PS | Good | 80% | 65% | 1,821 | 75/100 |
| 6 | Sunderland GP Alliance Medical Practice | The Galleries Health Ctr., Washington, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7NQ | Good | 71% | 62% | 2,356 | 68/100 |
| 7 | Castletown Medical Centre | Castletown Medical Centre, 6 The Broadway,Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3EX | Good | 70% | 62% | 890 | 67/100 |
| 8 | Birtley Medical Group | Birtley Medical Group, Durham Road, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 2QT | Good | 68% | 56% | 1,160 | 65/100 |
| 9 | New Washington Medical Group | Victoria Road Health Ctr, Concord, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 2PU | Good | 62% | 56% | 2,811 | 60/100 |
| 10 | I J Healthcare | 3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 9AB | Inadequate | 71% | 78% | 1,569 | 44/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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