Best and Worst NHS GPs in North Devon
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The best GP in North Devon is Litchdon Medical Centre, followed by Caen Medical Centre and South Molton 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 North Devon, with a combined 109,966 registered patients. Of these, 28,880 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (26%).
Extending this to five miles, 36,637 patients have a better-rated GP available (33%).
Out of the 9 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 2 as 'outstanding' and 7 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, 81% of patients in North Devon say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 58% at Queen's Medical Centre to 98% at Litchdon Medical Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in North Devon:
| 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 | Litchdon Medical Centre | Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL | Outstanding | 81% | 84% | 1,370 | 98/100 |
| 2 | Caen Medical Centre | Caen Medical Centre, Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR | Outstanding | 78% | 76% | 1,285 | 93/100 |
| 3 | South Molton Medical Centre | South Molton Medical Ctr, 9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ | Good | 85% | 86% | 1,112 | 85/100 |
| 4 | Combe Coastal Practice | Combe Coastal Practice, St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG | Good | 85% | 84% | 1,278 | 85/100 |
| 5 | Wallingbrook Health Centre | Wallingbrook Health Ctr, Back Lane, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7DL | Good | 85% | 84% | 1,238 | 84/100 |
| 6 | Brannam Medical Centre | Brannam Medical Centre, Brannam Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8GP | Good | 84% | 80% | 1,393 | 82/100 |
| 7 | Fremington Medical Centre | 11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 2PG | Good | 84% | 80% | 1,164 | 82/100 |
| 8 | Mid Devon Medical Practice | Witheridge Medical Centre, Cannington Rd, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8EZ | Good | 84% | 78% | 1,326 | 82/100 |
| 9 | Queen's Medical Centre | Queens Medical Centre, 6/7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY | Good | 62% | 48% | 6,315 | 58/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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