Best and Worst NHS GPs in Torridge and Tavistock
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The best GP in Torridge and Tavistock is Northam Surgery, followed by Bradworthy Surgery and Hartland Surgery. 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 Torridge and Tavistock, with a combined 103,136 registered patients. Of these, 45,320 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (44%).
Extending this to five miles, 60,525 patients have a better-rated GP available (59%).
Out of the 11 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding', 9 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, 83% of patients in Torridge and Tavistock say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 68% at Black Torrington Surgery to 100% at Northam Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Torridge and Tavistock:
| 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 | Northam Surgery | Northam Surgery, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ | Outstanding | 86% | 84% | 1,388 | 100/100 |
| 2 | Bradworthy Surgery | The New Surgery, The Square, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7SY | Good | 97% | 93% | 1,360 | 96/100 |
| 3 | Hartland Surgery | 66 The Square, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6BL | Good | 94% | 96% | 1,034 | 95/100 |
| 4 | Torrington Health Centre | Torrington Health Centre, New Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL | Good | 89% | 90% | 2,111 | 89/100 |
| 5 | Wooda Surgery | The Wooda Surgery, Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Devon, EX39 4AU | Good | 90% | 87% | 1,488 | 89/100 |
| 6 | Abbey Surgery | Abbey Surgery, 28 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU | Good | 86% | 88% | 1,176 | 87/100 |
| 7 | Castle Gardens Surgery | Castle Gardens Surgery, Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU | Good | 81% | 81% | 1,230 | 81/100 |
| 8 | Tavyside Health Centre | Abby Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9FD | Good | 81% | 78% | 1,045 | 80/100 |
| 9 | Bideford Medical Centre | Bideford Medical Centre, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF | Good | 78% | 73% | 1,191 | 77/100 |
| 10 | Ruby Country Medical Group | Holsworthy Medical Centre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6GH | Good | 72% | 59% | 1,976 | 68/100 |
| 11 | Black Torrington Surgery | Blake House, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE | Requires improvement | 85% | 86% | 2,152 | 68/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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