Best and Worst NHS GPs in Harpenden and Berkhamsted
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The best GP in Harpenden and Berkhamsted is Rothschild House Group, followed by Elms Medical Practice and Gossoms End Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 6 GP practices in Harpenden and Berkhamsted, with a combined 104,009 registered patients. Of these, 40,712 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (39%).
Extending this to five miles, 60,892 patients have a better-rated GP available (59%).
Out of the 6 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 6 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, 83% of patients in Harpenden and Berkhamsted say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 55% at Davenport House Surgery to 86% at Rothschild House Group. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Harpenden and Berkhamsted:
| 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 | Rothschild House Group | Rothschild House Surgery, Chapel Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 6PU | Good | 88% | 80% | 1,785 | 86/100 |
| 2 | Elms Medical Practice | The Elms Medical Practice, 5 Stewart Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QA | Good | 86% | 84% | 1,540 | 85/100 |
| 3 | Gossoms End Surgery | Gossoms End Surgery, Victory Road, Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, HP4 1DL | Good | 84% | 87% | 2,007 | 85/100 |
| 4 | Village Surgery | The Village Surgery, Amenbury Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2BT | Good | 85% | 69% | 1,387 | 80/100 |
| 5 | The Manor Street Surgery | Manor Street Surgery, Annandale Hse, Manor St, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DL | Good | 79% | 80% | 1,945 | 79/100 |
| 6 | Davenport House Surgery | Davenport House, Bowers Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4HX | Good | 60% | 43% | 1,476 | 55/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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