Best and Worst NHS GPs in North Shropshire
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The best GP in North Shropshire is Knockin Medical Centre, followed by Clive Medical Practice and Prescott Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 10 GP practices in North Shropshire, with a combined 108,562 registered patients. Of these, 23,689 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (22%).
Extending this to five miles, 40,359 patients have a better-rated GP available (37%).
Out of the 10 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 9 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, 76% of patients in North Shropshire say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 65% at Churchmere Medical Group to 90% at Knockin Medical Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in North Shropshire:
| 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 | Knockin Medical Centre | Knockin Medical Centre, Knockin, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8HL | Good | 90% | 90% | 1,698 | 90/100 |
| 2 | Clive Medical Practice | The Surgery, 20 High Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PS | Good | 89% | 78% | 1,828 | 86/100 |
| 3 | Prescott Surgery | Prescott Surgery, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2DR | Good | 88% | 77% | 1,320 | 85/100 |
| 4 | Shawbury Medical Practice | The Surgery, Poynton Rd, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JS | Good | 79% | 77% | 1,479 | 79/100 |
| 5 | Wem And Prees Medical Practice | Wem Medical Practice, New Street, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5AF | Good | 78% | 67% | 1,044 | 75/100 |
| 6 | Cambrian Medical Practice | Thomas Savin Road, 0, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1GA | Good | 74% | 71% | 1,485 | 73/100 |
| 7 | The Caxton Surgery | The Caxton Surgery, Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RD | Requires improvement | 88% | 85% | 1,876 | 70/100 |
| 8 | Market Drayton Medical Practice | Market Drayton Pcc, Maer Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3AL | Good | 72% | 59% | 1,646 | 68/100 |
| 9 | Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre | Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre, Middleton Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2RB | Good | 69% | 60% | 1,409 | 66/100 |
| 10 | Churchmere Medical Group | Trimpley Street, 0, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0DB | Good | 65% | 67% | 1,572 | 65/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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