Best and Worst NHS GPs in Solihull West and Shirley
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The best GP in Solihull West and Shirley is St. Margarets Medical Practice, followed by Northbrook Health Centre and Richmond 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 7 GP practices in Solihull West and Shirley, with a combined 88,526 registered patients. Of these, 88,526 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (100%).
Out of the 7 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 2 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, 62% of patients in Solihull West and Shirley say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 48% at GPs Healthcare to 89% at St. Margarets Medical Practice. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Solihull West and Shirley:
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 |
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1 | St. Margarets Medical Practice | St.Margarets Medical Prac, 8 St.Margarets Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7JS | Good | 90% | 85% | 2,045 | 89/100 |
2 | Northbrook Health Centre | Northbrook Health Centre, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3LX | Outstanding | 76% | 49% | 1,670 | 81/100 |
3 | Richmond Medical Centre | Richmond Medical Centre, 179 Richmond Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7SA | Good | 81% | 73% | 3,287 | 79/100 |
4 | Swanswell Medical Centre | Swanswell Medical Centre, 370 Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AL | Good | 70% | 67% | 2,252 | 69/100 |
5 | Grafton Road Surgery | Grafton Road Surgery, 11 Grafton Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1NG | Good | 65% | 57% | 2,800 | 62/100 |
6 | Hobs Moat Medical Centre | Hobs Moat Medical Centre, Ulleries Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8ED | Outstanding | 51% | 43% | 1,726 | 58/100 |
7 | GPs Healthcare | 198 Tanworth Lane, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4DD | Good | 51% | 41% | 1,304 | 48/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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