Best and Worst NHS GPs in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
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 Central Suffolk and North Ipswich is Wickham Market Medical Centre, followed by Debenham Group Practice and Needham Market Country Practice. 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 Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, with a combined 78,238 registered patients. Of these, 35,416 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (45%).
Extending this to five miles, 68,797 patients have a better-rated GP available (88%).
Out of the 6 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 5 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, 68% of patients in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 45% at Cardinal Medical Practice to 92% at Wickham Market Medical Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich:
| 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 | Wickham Market Medical Centre | Wickham Market Med.Ctr., Chapel Lane, Wickham Mrkt, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SB | Good | 90% | 96% | 2,571 | 92/100 |
| 2 | Debenham Group Practice | 20 Low Road, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6QU | Good | 91% | 86% | 1,362 | 89/100 |
| 3 | Needham Market Country Practice | Needham Market Country Pr, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8EZ | Good | 66% | 60% | 2,044 | 64/100 |
| 4 | The Birches Medical Centre | The Birches Medical Ctr, Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JF | Good | 64% | 61% | 1,739 | 63/100 |
| 5 | Framlingham Surgery | Framlingham Surgery, Pembroke Rd,Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9HA | Good | 63% | 62% | 4,504 | 63/100 |
| 6 | Cardinal Medical Practice | 2 Deben Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5EN | Requires improvement | 57% | 53% | 6,721 | 45/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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