Best and Worst NHS GPs in Runcorn and Helsby
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The best GP in Runcorn and Helsby is Helsby Health Centre, followed by Tower House Practice and Weaver Vale Practice. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 8 GP practices in Runcorn and Helsby, with a combined 94,787 registered patients. Of these, 55,120 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (58%).
Extending this to five miles, 94,787 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 8 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 7 as 'good' and 1 as 'requires improvement'.
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, 77% of patients in Runcorn and Helsby say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 34% at Murdishaw to 85% at Helsby Health Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Runcorn and Helsby:
| 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 | Helsby Health Centre | Helsby Health Centre, Lower Robin Hood Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA6 0BW | Good | 86% | 82% | 1,259 | 85/100 |
| 2 | Tower House Practice | Tower House Practice, St.Paul'S Hc, High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1AB | Good | 85% | 74% | 2,017 | 82/100 |
| 3 | Weaver Vale Practice | Weaver Vale Practice, Hallwood Health Centre, Hospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2UT | Good | 83% | 72% | 1,165 | 80/100 |
| 4 | Princeway Surgeries | Princeway Health Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6RX | Good | 83% | 67% | 1,392 | 78/100 |
| 5 | Castlefields Health Centre | The Village Square, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2ST | Good | 80% | 59% | 1,471 | 73/100 |
| 6 | Brookvale Practice | Brookvale Practice, Hallwood Hc, Hospital Way, Runcorn, Merseyside, WA7 2UT | Good | 70% | 52% | 925 | 65/100 |
| 7 | Grove House Practice | Grove House Practice, St.Paul'S Health Centre, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1AB | Requires improvement | 75% | 56% | 1,543 | 55/100 |
| 8 | Murdishaw | Murdishaw Health Centre, Gorsewood Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6ES | Good | 39% | 22% | 1,838 | 34/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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