Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bridgwater
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The best GP in Bridgwater is Quantock Medical Centre, followed by Cannington Health Centre and North Petherton Surgery. 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 Bridgwater, with a combined 104,374 registered patients. Of these, 73,188 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (70%).
Extending this to five miles, 100,283 patients have a better-rated GP available (96%).
Out of the 10 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 10 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, 71% of patients in Bridgwater say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 42% at Highbridge Medical Centre to 97% at Quantock Medical Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Bridgwater:
| 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 | Quantock Medical Centre | Quantock M/C,Banneson Rd, Nether Stowey, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NW | Good | 97% | 98% | 1,918 | 97/100 |
| 2 | Cannington Health Centre | Cannington Health Centre, Mill Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HB | Good | 95% | 82% | 2,393 | 91/100 |
| 3 | North Petherton Surgery | The Surgery, Mill Street, North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6LX | Good | 86% | 77% | 2,920 | 83/100 |
| 4 | Somerset Bridge Medical Centre | Somerset Bridge Med. Ctr., Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LD | Good | 80% | 79% | 1,058 | 80/100 |
| 5 | East Quay Medical Centre | East Quay Medical Centre, East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GP | Good | 80% | 76% | 1,437 | 79/100 |
| 6 | Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre | Cranleigh Gardens Mc, Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS | Good | 76% | 78% | 1,008 | 77/100 |
| 7 | Redgate Medical Centre | Redgate Neighbourhood Ctr, Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BF | Good | 72% | 66% | 1,433 | 70/100 |
| 8 | Taunton Road Medical Centre | Taunton Road Medical Ctr., 12-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS | Good | 65% | 62% | 1,212 | 64/100 |
| 9 | Burnham Medical Centre | Burnham Medical Centre, Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EU | Good | 59% | 53% | 4,307 | 57/100 |
| 10 | Highbridge Medical Centre | Highbridge Medical Centre, Pepperall Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3YA | Good | 44% | 36% | 3,475 | 42/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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