Best and Worst NHS GPs in South Shields
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The best GP in South Shields is Imeary Medical Group, followed by Marsden Medical Group and West View Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 11 GP practices in South Shields, with a combined 103,541 registered patients. Of these, 99,364 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (96%).
Extending this to five miles, 103,541 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 11 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 11 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, 80% of patients in South Shields say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 68% at Talbot Medical Centre to 93% at Imeary Medical Group. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in South Shields:
| 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 | Imeary Medical Group | Stanhope Parade Hth Ctr, Gordon Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4JP | Good | 95% | 88% | 2,611 | 93/100 |
| 2 | Marsden Medical Group | Marsden Rd. Health Centre, Marsden Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 6RE | Good | 84% | 76% | 1,532 | 82/100 |
| 3 | West View Surgery | Stanhope Parade Hth Ctr, Gordon Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4JP | Good | 82% | 73% | 2,878 | 80/100 |
| 4 | Farnham Medical Ctr. | The Farnham Medical Ctr., 435 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4QY | Good | 79% | 74% | 1,683 | 78/100 |
| 5 | Ravensworth Surgery | Ravensworth Surgery, Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3ET | Good | 79% | 68% | 1,927 | 76/100 |
| 6 | Whitburn Surgery | Whitburn Surgery, 3 Bryers St,Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR6 7EE | Good | 76% | 75% | 2,727 | 75/100 |
| 7 | Wenlock Road Surgery | 171 Wenlock Road, Simonside, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9BP | Good | 78% | 68% | 1,938 | 75/100 |
| 8 | Central Surgery | Cleadon Park Primary Cc, Prince Edward Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 8PS | Good | 80% | 61% | 1,484 | 74/100 |
| 9 | Trinity Medical Centre | Trinity Medical Centre, New George Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 5DU | Good | 75% | 71% | 2,211 | 74/100 |
| 10 | St George & Riverside Medical Practice | St George & Riverside Mp, New George Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 5DU | Good | 70% | 70% | 3,697 | 70/100 |
| 11 | Talbot Medical Centre | Talbot Medical Centre, Stanley Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0BX | Good | 73% | 55% | 1,895 | 68/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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