Best and Worst NHS GPs in Rossendale and Darwen
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The best GP in Rossendale and Darwen is Darwen Healthcare, followed by Spring-Fenisco Healthlink and Irwell 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 Rossendale and Darwen, with a combined 91,835 registered patients. Of these, 46,347 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (50%).
Extending this to five miles, 62,702 patients have a better-rated GP available (68%).
Out of the 9 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 2 as 'outstanding' and 7 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, 78% of patients in Rossendale and Darwen say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 60% at Fairmore Medical Practice to 100% at Darwen Healthcare. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Rossendale and Darwen:
| 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 | Darwen Healthcare | Darwen Health Centre, James Street West, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PY | Outstanding | 90% | 90% | 1,466 | 100/100 |
| 2 | Spring-Fenisco Healthlink | Springfield Surgery, 102 Bolton Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1BZ | Good | 95% | 78% | 1,076 | 90/100 |
| 3 | Irwell Medical Practice | Irwell Medical Practice, Irwell Mill ,Rochdale Rd, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9NR | Outstanding | 75% | 73% | 1,044 | 89/100 |
| 4 | Waterfoot Medical Practice | Waterfoot Health Centre, Cowpe Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7DN | Good | 89% | 78% | 1,852 | 86/100 |
| 5 | Ilex View Medical Practice | Rossendale Prim Hlth C C, 161 Bacup Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7PL | Good | 76% | 66% | 4,666 | 73/100 |
| 6 | Hollins Grove Surgery | Hollins Grove Surgery, 153 Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1ET | Good | 73% | 68% | No data | 72/100 |
| 7 | Whitworth Medical Centre | Whitworth Medical Centre, Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8QS | Good | 73% | 64% | 4,282 | 70/100 |
| 8 | St James' Medical Centre | St James Medical Centre, Burnley Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8HH | Good | 72% | 65% | 1,752 | 70/100 |
| 9 | Darwen Healthlink | Darwen Health Centre, James Street West, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PY | Good | 71% | 62% | 2,944 | 68/100 |
| 10 | Fairmore Medical Practice | Rossendale Phcc, 161 Bacup Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7PL | No rating | 62% | 55% | 4,428 | 60/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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