Best and Worst NHS GPs in Peterborough
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The best GP in Peterborough is Boroughbury Medical Centre, followed by Thistlemoor Medical Centre and Paston Health Centre. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 12 GP practices in Peterborough, with a combined 183,752 registered patients. Of these, 134,322 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (73%).
Extending this to five miles, 151,822 patients have a better-rated GP available (83%).
Out of the 11 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 2 as 'outstanding', 8 as 'good' and 1 as 'requires improvement'.
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, 63% of patients in Peterborough say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 35% at Nightingale Medical Centre to 87% at Boroughbury Medical Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Peterborough:
| 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 | Boroughbury Medical Centre | Craig Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2EJ | Outstanding | 76% | 65% | 1,983 | 87/100 |
| 2 | Thistlemoor Medical Centre | Thistlemoor Med Centre, 6-10 Thistlemoor Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 3HP | Outstanding | 64% | 60% | 2,609 | 76/100 |
| 3 | Paston Health Centre | Paston Health Centre, Chadburn, Paston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7DH | Good | 72% | 62% | 5,891 | 69/100 |
| 4 | Central Medical Centre | Central Medical Centre, St.Martins Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 3BF | Good | 69% | 64% | 2,885 | 67/100 |
| 5 | The Grange Medical Centre | The Grange Medical Centre, 144-146 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6HA | Good | 62% | 63% | 2,967 | 62/100 |
| 6 | Westwood Clinic | Westwood Clinic, Wicken Way, Westwood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 7JW | Good | 65% | 56% | 5,858 | 62/100 |
| 7 | Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare | Thomas Walker Surgery, Princes Street, Peterborough, PE1 2QP | No rating | 62% | 40% | No data | 56/100 |
| 8 | Bretton Medical Practice | Bretton Medical Practice, East Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8DT | Good | 58% | 42% | 1,940 | 53/100 |
| 9 | Thorpe Road | Thorpe Road Surgery, 64 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6AP | Good | 52% | 50% | 4,210 | 51/100 |
| 10 | Jenner Healthcare | The Medical Centre, Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0SD | Good | 50% | 44% | 2,436 | 48/100 |
| 11 | Park Medical Centre | Park Medical Centre, 164 Park Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UF | Good | 45% | 38% | 1,892 | 43/100 |
| 12 | Nightingale Medical Centre | Nightingale Medical Ctr, Damson Drive, Peterborough, PE1 4FS | Requires improvement | 44% | 42% | 3,418 | 35/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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