Best and Worst NHS GPs in South West Wiltshire
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The best GP in South West Wiltshire is Mere Surgery, followed by Lovemead Group Practice and Avenue Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 5 GP practices in South West Wiltshire, with a combined 98,726 registered patients. Of these, 31,501 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (32%).
Extending this to five miles, 55,871 patients have a better-rated GP available (57%).
Out of the 5 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding' and 4 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, 74% of patients in South West Wiltshire say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 67% at Trowbridge Health Centre to 98% at Mere Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in South West Wiltshire:
| 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 | Mere Surgery | Mere Surgery, Dark Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT | Good | 99% | 96% | 1,098 | 98/100 |
| 2 | Lovemead Group Practice | Roundstone Surgery, Polebarn Circus, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7EH | Outstanding | 80% | 61% | 1,523 | 89/100 |
| 3 | Avenue Surgery | The Avenue Surgery, 14 The Avenue, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA | Good | 77% | 56% | 2,058 | 70/100 |
| 4 | Westbury Group Practice | White Horse Health Centre, Mane Way, Leigh Park, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3FQ | Good | 70% | 62% | 2,203 | 68/100 |
| 5 | Trowbridge Health Centre | Trowbridge Health Centre, Hammersmith Fields, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8LW | Good | 69% | 63% | 1,900 | 67/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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