Best and Worst NHS GPs in Newark
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The best GP in Newark is East Bridgford Med Centre, followed by Hounsfield Surgery and Tuxford Medical Centre. 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 Newark, with a combined 122,304 registered patients. Of these, 59,622 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (49%).
Extending this to five miles, 73,433 patients have a better-rated GP available (60%).
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, 74% of patients in Newark say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 52% at Belvoir Health Group to 92% at East Bridgford Med Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Newark:
| 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 | East Bridgford Med Centre | East Bridgford Med Centre, E. Bridgford, Nottingham, NG13 8NY | Good | 95% | 86% | 926 | 92/100 |
| 2 | Hounsfield Surgery | The Surgery, Hounsfield Way, Sutton-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6PX | Good | 91% | 86% | 1,571 | 89/100 |
| 3 | Tuxford Medical Centre | The Surgery, Faraday Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0HT | Good | 89% | 85% | 1,866 | 88/100 |
| 4 | Collingham Medical Centre | Collingham Medical Centre, High St, Collingham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7LB | Good | 89% | 83% | 1,407 | 87/100 |
| 5 | North Leverton Surgery | The Surgery, Sturton Road, North Leverton, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0AB | Good | 86% | 83% | 1,133 | 85/100 |
| 6 | Southwell Medical Centre | Southwell Medical Centre, The Ropewalk, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0AL | Good | 86% | 76% | 1,543 | 83/100 |
| 7 | Lombard Medical Centre | Lombard Medical Centre, 2 Portland Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4XG | Good | 78% | 72% | 1,574 | 77/100 |
| 8 | Fountain Medical Centre | The Fountain Medical Ctr., Sherwood Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1QH | Good | 70% | 65% | 1,433 | 68/100 |
| 9 | Barnby Gate Surgery | The Surgery, 50 Barnby Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1QD | Good | 71% | 60% | 3,172 | 68/100 |
| 10 | Balderton Surgery | Balderton Pcc, Lowfield Lane, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3HJ | Good | 60% | 51% | 2,409 | 58/100 |
| 11 | Belvoir Health Group | Bingham Medical Centre, 3 Newgate Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8FD | Good | 54% | 48% | 1,356 | 52/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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