Best and Worst NHS GPs in Cramlington and Killingworth
This article forms part of our ‘Best In Area’ series, where we look at the best-rated GPs for each constituency area in England.
The best GP in Cramlington and Killingworth is Forum Family Practice, followed by Elsdon Avenue Surgery and Northumberland Park Medical Group. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 10 GP practices in Cramlington and Killingworth, with a combined 69,960 registered patients. Of these, 43,252 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (62%).
Extending this to five miles, 61,428 patients have a better-rated GP available (88%).
Out of the 10 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 10 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, 85% of patients in Cramlington and Killingworth say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 74% at Village Medical Group to 92% at Forum Family Practice. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Cramlington and Killingworth:
| 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 | Forum Family Practice | The Health Centre, Forum Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QN | Good | 94% | 85% | 2,142 | 92/100 |
| 2 | Elsdon Avenue Surgery | Elsdon Avenue Surgery, Elsdon Ave,Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear, NE25 0BW | Good | 88% | 84% | 1,683 | 86/100 |
| 3 | Northumberland Park Medical Group | Shiremoor Resource Centre, Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE27 0HJ | Good | 88% | 81% | 2,669 | 86/100 |
| 4 | Cramlington Medical Group | Cramlington Medical Group, The Health Ctr, Forum Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QN | Good | 81% | 93% | 1,766 | 85/100 |
| 5 | Wideopen Medical Centre | Wideopen Medical Centre, Wideopen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 6LN | Good | 89% | 74% | 1,537 | 84/100 |
| 6 | Wellspring Medical Pract. | Wellspring Mp,K/Worth H/C, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6HS | Good | 86% | 77% | 1,161 | 83/100 |
| 7 | Netherfield House | Netherfield House, Station Road, Seghill, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7EF | Good | 84% | 76% | 2,223 | 82/100 |
| 8 | Mallard Medical Practice | The Health Centre, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6HS | Good | 85% | 72% | 1,172 | 81/100 |
| 9 | Woodlands Park Health Ctr | Woodlands Park Health Ctr, Canterbury Way,Wideopen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE13 6JJ | Good | 81% | 74% | 1,610 | 79/100 |
| 10 | Village Medical Group | Village Medical Group, The Village Surgery, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6US | Good | 78% | 66% | 868 | 74/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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