Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hastings and Rye
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The best GP in Hastings and Rye is Priory Road Surgery, followed by Rye Medical Centre and Ferry Road Health Centre. 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 Hastings and Rye, with a combined 112,645 registered patients. Of these, 101,811 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (90%).
Out of the 10 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 8 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, 69% of patients in Hastings and Rye say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 34% at The Hill Surgery to 92% at Priory Road Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Hastings and Rye:
| 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 | Priory Road Surgery | The Surgery, 83 Priory Road, Hastings, TN34 3JJ | Good | 94% | 88% | 3,611 | 92/100 |
| 2 | Rye Medical Centre | Rye Medical Centre, Kiln Drive, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7SQ | Good | 92% | 88% | 1,438 | 91/100 |
| 3 | Ferry Road Health Centre | Ferry Road Health Centre, Ferry Road, Rye, TN31 7DN | Good | 85% | 69% | 2,128 | 80/100 |
| 4 | Sedlescombe House | Sedlescombe House, 8 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0TA | Good | 76% | 83% | 1,682 | 78/100 |
| 5 | Carisbrooke Surgery | Carisbrooke Surgery, St Leonards Med Centre, 126 Bexhill Road, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8BL | Good | 83% | 65% | 1,495 | 77/100 |
| 6 | South Saxon House Surgery | 4 Whatlington Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9TE | Good | 76% | 68% | 3,538 | 74/100 |
| 7 | Hastings Old Town Surgery | The Ice House, Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW | Good | 67% | 51% | 2,670 | 62/100 |
| 8 | High Glades Medical Centre | High Glades Medical Ctr, 9A Upper Church Road, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7AT | Good | 61% | 51% | 2,879 | 58/100 |
| 9 | The Station Practice | Station Plaza H/Centre, Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA | Requires improvement | 66% | 55% | 7,706 | 50/100 |
| 10 | The Hill Surgery | The Surgery, 164 Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NH | Inadequate | 61% | 47% | 2,713 | 34/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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