Best and Worst NHS GPs in Harwich and North Essex
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 Harwich and North Essex is Lawford Surgery, followed by The Ardleigh Surgery and Colne Medical Centre. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 9 GP practices in Harwich and North Essex, with a combined 85,660 registered patients. Of these, 33,247 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (39%).
Extending this to five miles, 81,113 patients have a better-rated GP available (95%).
Out of the 9 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 9 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, 66% of patients in Harwich and North Essex say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 50% at Mayflower Medical Centre to 92% at Lawford Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Harwich and North Essex:
| 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 | Lawford Surgery | The Surgery, 2 Edgefield Ave,Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2HD | Good | 92% | 91% | 3,072 | 92/100 |
| 2 | The Ardleigh Surgery | The Surgery, Dedham Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7LD | Good | 77% | 76% | 1,321 | 77/100 |
| 3 | Colne Medical Centre | Colne Medical Centre, 40 Station Road, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0DT | Good | 73% | 68% | 1,714 | 71/100 |
| 4 | The Riverside Health Ctr | The Riverside Health Ctr, Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA | Good | 74% | 64% | 2,351 | 71/100 |
| 5 | West Mersea Surgery | The Surgery, 32 Kingsland Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8RA | Good | 72% | 66% | 1,042 | 70/100 |
| 6 | Rowhedge Surgery | Rowhedge Surgery, 7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HP | Good | 60% | 67% | 2,468 | 62/100 |
| 7 | Wivenhoe Surgery | Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9BA | Good | 62% | 58% | 3,841 | 61/100 |
| 8 | Fronks Rd Family Surgery | 77 Fronks Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3RS | Good | 58% | 59% | 5,074 | 58/100 |
| 9 | Mayflower Medical Centre | 419 Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX | Good | 54% | 40% | 3,757 | 50/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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