Best and Worst NHS GPs in York Central
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 York Central is Front Street Surgery, followed by Jorvik Gillygate Practice and Unity Health. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 7 GP practices in York Central, with a combined 166,555 registered patients. Of these, 158,347 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (95%).
Out of the 6 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 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, 72% of patients in York Central say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 64% at Priory Medical Group to 82% at Front Street Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in York Central:
| 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 | Front Street Surgery | The Surgery, 14 Front Street, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3BZ | Good | 84% | 77% | 1,065 | 82/100 |
| 2 | Jorvik Gillygate Practice | Jorvik Gillygate Practice, The Stonebow, York, YO1 7NP | Good | 80% | 73% | 1,208 | 78/100 |
| 3 | Unity Health | Kimberlow Hill Surgery, Kimberlow Rise, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5LA | Good | 75% | 66% | 3,546 | 72/100 |
| 4 | Dalton Terrace Surgery | Glentworth, Dalton Terrace, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4DB | Requires improvement | 89% | 87% | 951 | 71/100 |
| 5 | York Medical Group | Acomb Medical Practice, 199 Acomb Road, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4HD | Good | 68% | 62% | 1,324 | 66/100 |
| 6 | Priory Medical Group | Priory Medical Centre, Cornlands Road, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WX | Good | 66% | 57% | 3,401 | 64/100 |
| 7 | Nimbuscare | Community Care Centre, Acomb Garth, 2 Oak Rise, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4LJ | No rating | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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