Best and Worst NHS GPs in The Wrekin
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The best GP in The Wrekin is Albrighton Medical Pract, followed by Shawbirch Medical Centre and Hodnet Medical Practice. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 8 GP practices in The Wrekin, with a combined 100,829 registered patients. Of these, 44,936 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (45%).
Extending this to five miles, 57,920 patients have a better-rated GP available (57%).
Out of the 7 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding', 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, 73% of patients in The Wrekin say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 37% at Wellington Medical Practice to 100% at Albrighton Medical Pract. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in The Wrekin:
| 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 | Albrighton Medical Pract | Albrighton Medical Pract, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3DT | Outstanding | 95% | 82% | 1,211 | 100/100 |
| 2 | Shawbirch Medical Centre | Brandon Avenue, Admaston, Admaston, TF5 0DU | No rating | 96% | 91% | 2,268 | 94/100 |
| 3 | Hodnet Medical Practice | 18 Drayton Road, Hodnet, Shropshire, TF9 3NF | Good | 85% | 88% | 1,412 | 86/100 |
| 4 | Linden Hall Surgery | Linden Hall Surgery, Station Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7EN | Good | 83% | 81% | 1,463 | 82/100 |
| 5 | Wellington Road Surgery | The Surgery, Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HG | Good | 72% | 61% | 1,194 | 69/100 |
| 6 | Shifnal & Priorslee Medical Practice | Haughton Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8DD | Good | 64% | 49% | 6,323 | 60/100 |
| 7 | Donnington Medical Practice | The Health Centre, Wrekin Drive,Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8EA | Good | 57% | 31% | 1,675 | 49/100 |
| 8 | Wellington Medical Practice | Wellington Medical Pract., Chapel Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1PZ | Requires improvement | 50% | 36% | 3,152 | 37/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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