Best and Worst NHS GPs in Ribble Valley
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The best GP in Ribble Valley is Slaidburn Health Centre, followed by Berry Lane Medical Centre and Lytham 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 9 GP practices in Ribble Valley, with a combined 83,769 registered patients. Of these, 55,725 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (67%).
Extending this to five miles, 68,633 patients have a better-rated GP available (82%).
Out of the 8 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 8 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, 82% of patients in Ribble Valley say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 66% at Riverside Medical Centre to 98% at Slaidburn Health Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Ribble Valley:
| 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 | Slaidburn Health Centre | Slaidburn Health Centre, Townend, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3EP | Good | 98% | 100% | 1,170 | 98/100 |
| 2 | Berry Lane Medical Centre | Berry Lane Medical Centre, Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3JJ | Good | 97% | 94% | 1,620 | 96/100 |
| 3 | Lytham Road Surgery | 1St Flr, Fatima Hlth Ctr, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9QB | No rating | 89% | 82% | 2,129 | 87/100 |
| 4 | The Ryan Medical Centre | The Ryan Medical Centre, St Mary'S Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6JD | Good | 85% | 71% | 1,180 | 81/100 |
| 5 | Stonebridge Surgery | Stonebridge Surgery, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3AP | Good | 79% | 73% | 1,381 | 78/100 |
| 6 | Lostock Hall Medical Ctr. | Dardsley House, Brownedge Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5AB | Good | 79% | 69% | 3,003 | 76/100 |
| 7 | Roslea Surgery | Roslea Surg,51 Station Rd, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6PE | Good | 77% | 62% | 1,502 | 73/100 |
| 8 | North Preston Medical Practice | Broadway Surgery, 2 Broadway, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9TH | Good | 74% | 64% | 1,539 | 71/100 |
| 9 | Riverside Medical Centre | Riverside Medical Centre, 194 Victoria Road, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4AY | Good | 69% | 58% | 1,489 | 66/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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