Best and Worst NHS GPs in Bristol East
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The best GP in Bristol East is Stockwood Medical Centre, followed by Fireclay Health and Wells Road Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 11 GP practices in Bristol East, with a combined 151,200 registered patients. Of these, 116,119 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (77%).
Extending this to five miles, 140,555 patients have a better-rated GP available (93%).
Out of the 11 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 10 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, 75% of patients in Bristol East say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 50% at Lawrence Hill Health Centre to 94% at Stockwood Medical Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Bristol East:
| 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 | Stockwood Medical Centre | Stockwood Medical Centre, Hollway Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8PT | Good | 95% | 91% | 1,413 | 94/100 |
| 2 | Fireclay Health | Bellevue Road, St George, Bristol, BS5 7PH | Good | 88% | 81% | 1,961 | 86/100 |
| 3 | Wells Road Surgery | 233 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2DF | Good | 84% | 77% | 2,675 | 82/100 |
| 4 | Air Balloon Surgery | Air Balloon Surgery, Kenn Road, St.George, Bristol, Avon, BS5 7PD | Good | 81% | 72% | 1,577 | 78/100 |
| 5 | East Trees Health Centre | 100A Fishponds Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 6SA | Good | 78% | 68% | 1,734 | 75/100 |
| 6 | The Wellspring Surgery | The Wellspring Surgery, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9QY | Good | 75% | 69% | 1,363 | 74/100 |
| 7 | Priory Surgery | 326 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2QJ | Good | 72% | 54% | 1,358 | 67/100 |
| 8 | Nightingale Valley Practice | Nightingale Valley Pract, Brooklea Hc,Wick Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4HU | Good | 68% | 56% | 1,304 | 64/100 |
| 9 | Charlotte Keel Medical Practice | Charlotte Keel Health Ctr, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0UA | Good | 57% | 52% | 1,324 | 56/100 |
| 10 | Birchwood Medical Practice | Birchwood Med Practice, Wick Road, Bristol, BS4 4HU | Good | 60% | 41% | 2,729 | 55/100 |
| 11 | Lawrence Hill Health Centre | Lawrence Hill Health Ctr., Easton, Bristol, BS2 0AN | Requires improvement | 67% | 52% | 1,475 | 50/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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