Best and Worst NHS GPs in Norwich North
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The best GP in Norwich North is Lawson Road Surgery, followed by Hellesdon Medical Practice and Magdalen 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 Norwich North, with a combined 118,218 registered patients. Of these, 98,442 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (83%).
Extending this to five miles, 109,544 patients have a better-rated GP available (93%).
Out of the 10 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 9 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, 76% of patients in Norwich North say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 38% at Thorpewood Medical Group to 92% at Lawson Road Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Norwich North:
| 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 | Lawson Road Surgery | Lawson Road Surgery, The Health Centre, Lawson Road, Norwich, NR3 4LE | Good | 95% | 87% | 2,092 | 92/100 |
| 2 | Hellesdon Medical Practice | Hellesdon Medical Pract., 343 Reepham Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5QJ | Good | 92% | 90% | 1,122 | 91/100 |
| 3 | Magdalen Medical Practice | The Magdalen Medical Prac, Lawson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4LF | Good | 87% | 90% | 1,181 | 88/100 |
| 4 | Drayton Medical Practice | Drayton Medical Practice, Manor Farm Cl, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6EE | Good | 86% | 70% | 1,511 | 81/100 |
| 5 | Old Catton Medical Practice | Old Catton Med. Practice, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7HQ | Good | 77% | 72% | 2,013 | 76/100 |
| 6 | Woodcock Rd Surgery | Woodcock Road Surgery, 29 Woodcock Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3UA | Good | 79% | 66% | 1,842 | 75/100 |
| 7 | Prospect Medical Practice | Prospect Medical Practice, 95 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2HW | Good | 77% | 69% | 1,847 | 74/100 |
| 8 | The Lionwood Medical Practice | 30A Wellesley Ave North, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4NU | Good | 76% | 69% | 2,484 | 74/100 |
| 9 | East Norwich Medical Partnership | St Williams Way, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0AJ | Good | 50% | 47% | 6,810 | 49/100 |
| 10 | Thorpewood Medical Group | Thorpewood Medical Group, Woodside Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 9QL | Requires improvement | 50% | 42% | 3,052 | 38/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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