Best and Worst NHS GPs in Blyth and Ashington
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The best GP in Blyth and Ashington is Bedlingtonshire Med.Group, followed by Marine Medical Group and The Gables Medical Group. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 6 GP practices in Blyth and Ashington, with a combined 86,956 registered patients. Of these, 60,966 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (70%).
Extending this to five miles, 86,956 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 6 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding' and 5 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, 73% of patients in Blyth and Ashington say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 58% at Seaton Park Medical Group to 86% at Bedlingtonshire Med.Group. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Blyth and Ashington:
| 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 | Bedlingtonshire Med.Group | Bedlingtonshire Med.Group, Glebe Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6JX | Outstanding | 70% | 77% | 1,470 | 86/100 |
| 2 | Marine Medical Group | Marine Medical Group, The Hlth Ctr, Thoroton St, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX | Good | 84% | 82% | 1,533 | 84/100 |
| 3 | The Gables Medical Group | The Gables Medical Group, 26 St Johns Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DU | Good | 83% | 66% | 1,420 | 78/100 |
| 4 | Guidepost Medical Group | Guidepost Medical Group, North Parade, Guidepost, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RA | Good | 80% | 72% | 1,601 | 77/100 |
| 5 | Railway Medical Group | Gatacre Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1HD | Good | 71% | 56% | 1,832 | 67/100 |
| 6 | Seaton Park Medical Group | Seaton Hirst Prim Cre Ctr, Norham Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0NG | Good | 61% | 52% | 1,497 | 58/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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