Best and Worst NHS GPs in Maidstone and Malling
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The best GP in Maidstone and Malling is Brewer Street, followed by Bower Mount Medical Practice and Blackthorn. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 7 GP practices in Maidstone and Malling, with a combined 102,261 registered patients. Of these, 102,261 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (100%).
Out of the 6 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 6 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, 56% of patients in Maidstone and Malling say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 38% at The College Practice to 85% at Brewer Street. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Maidstone and Malling:
| 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 | Brewer Street | 4 Brewer Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RU | Good | 85% | 85% | 1,935 | 85/100 |
| 2 | Bower Mount Medical Practice | 1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AX | Good | 77% | 62% | 1,551 | 73/100 |
| 3 | Blackthorn | Blackthorn Medical Centre, St Andrews Road, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9AN | Good | 74% | 66% | 2,519 | 72/100 |
| 4 | Aylesford Medical Centre | The New Aylesford Surgery, Admiral Moore Drive, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7SE | No rating | 63% | 52% | 2,889 | 60/100 |
| 5 | The Vine Medical Centre | The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL | Good | 54% | 50% | 3,065 | 53/100 |
| 6 | West Malling Group Practice | West Malling Group Prac, 37 Queen St, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JF | Good | 51% | 44% | 2,558 | 49/100 |
| 7 | The College Practice | The College Practice, 50-52 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SB | Good | 38% | 37% | 5,605 | 38/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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