Best and Worst NHS GPs in Ashton-under-Lyne
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 Ashton-under-Lyne is Dukinfield Medical Practice, followed by Stamford House and Market Street 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 15 GP practices in Ashton-under-Lyne, with a combined 98,913 registered patients. Of these, 98,913 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (100%).
Out of the 15 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 14 as 'good' and 1 as 'inadequate'.
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, 65% of patients in Ashton-under-Lyne say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 47% at Guide Bridge Medical Practice to 84% at Dukinfield Medical Practice. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Ashton-under-Lyne:
| 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 | Dukinfield Medical Practice | Dukinfield Medical Pract, 20-22 Concord Way, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4DB | Good | 85% | 81% | 1,320 | 84/100 |
| 2 | Stamford House | Stamford House, 2 Princess Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9QH | Good | 80% | 78% | 2,157 | 80/100 |
| 3 | Market Street Medical Practice | 76 Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6DE | Good | 78% | 77% | 878 | 78/100 |
| 4 | King Street Medical Centre | King Street Medical Ctr., 96-98 King Street, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4JZ | Good | 69% | 62% | 1,086 | 67/100 |
| 5 | Town Hall Surgery | Town Hall Surgery, 112 King Street, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4LD | Good | 69% | 64% | 2,403 | 67/100 |
| 6 | Albion Medical Practice | Albion Medical Practice, 1 Albion Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 6HF | Good | 71% | 55% | 1,534 | 66/100 |
| 7 | Ht Practice | 156 Stockport Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 0NW | Good | 66% | 50% | 3,742 | 61/100 |
| 8 | Medlock Vale Medical Practice | Medlock Vale Med. Pract., 58 Ashton Rd, Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 7BW | Good | 61% | 59% | 1,840 | 60/100 |
| 9 | Droylsden Medical Practice | 1-3 Albion Drive, Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 7NP | Good | 60% | 54% | 3,969 | 58/100 |
| 10 | Ashton GP Service | Ashton Primary Care Ctr., Old Street,St Petersfield, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 7SR | Good | 58% | 51% | 4,646 | 56/100 |
| 11 | Gordon Street Medical Centre | Gordon Street Med.Ctr., 171 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 6NE | Good | 59% | 47% | No data | 55/100 |
| 12 | West End Medical Centre | West End Medical Centre, 98-102 Stockport Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 0LH | Good | 54% | 42% | 1,798 | 50/100 |
| 13 | Waterloo Medical Centre | Waterloo Medical Centre, 1 Dunkerley Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9EJ | Inadequate | 83% | 74% | 1,580 | 48/100 |
| 14 | Ashton Medical Group | Chapel House, Chapel Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 6EW | Good | 49% | 42% | 1,825 | 47/100 |
| 15 | Guide Bridge Medical Practice | Guide Lane, Audenshaw, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 5HY | Good | 47% | 46% | No data | 47/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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