Best and Worst NHS GPs in Earley and Woodley
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The best GP in Earley and Woodley is University Medical Group, followed by Loddon Vale Practice and Brookside Group Practice. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 7 GP practices in Earley and Woodley, with a combined 110,289 registered patients. Of these, 64,411 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (58%).
Extending this to five miles, 110,289 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 6 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding' and 5 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, 70% of patients in Earley and Woodley say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 50% at South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac to 86% at University Medical Group. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Earley and Woodley:
| 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 | University Medical Group | University Health Centre, 9 Northcourt Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7HE | Outstanding | 74% | 67% | 2,141 | 86/100 |
| 2 | Loddon Vale Practice | The Loddon Vale Practice, 1 Hurricane Way, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4UX | Good | 76% | 69% | 3,054 | 74/100 |
| 3 | Brookside Group Practice | Brookside Surgery, Brookside Close, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7HG | Good | 74% | 67% | 2,030 | 72/100 |
| 4 | Long Barn Lane Surgery | Long Barn Lane Surgery, 22 Long Barn Lane,Whitley, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7SZ | Good | 68% | 69% | 3,035 | 68/100 |
| 5 | Woodley Practice | Woodley Centre Surgery, 6 Headley Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4JA | Good | 68% | 51% | 1,595 | 63/100 |
| 6 | South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac | Shinfield Medical Pract, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH | Good | 50% | 50% | 5,638 | 50/100 |
| 7 | Shinfield Medical Practice | Shinfield Medical Pract, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH | No rating | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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