Best and Worst NHS GPs in Southend West and Leigh
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The best GP in Southend West and Leigh is North Avenue Surgery, followed by Scott Park Surgery and The Leigh 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 Southend West and Leigh, with a combined 78,575 registered patients. Of these, 75,855 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (97%).
Extending this to five miles, 78,575 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 10 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 10 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, 76% of patients in Southend West and Leigh say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 65% at Dr Malik - Kent Elms Hc to 92% at North Avenue Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Southend West and Leigh:
| 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 | North Avenue Surgery | 332 North Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4EQ | Good | 93% | 90% | 1,685 | 92/100 |
| 2 | Scott Park Surgery | Scott Park Surgery, 205 Western Approaches, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6XY | Good | 88% | 92% | 1,659 | 90/100 |
| 3 | The Leigh Surgery | 194 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 4JQ | Good | 82% | 73% | No data | 80/100 |
| 4 | Highlands Surgery | Highlands Surgery, 1643 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2SQ | Good | 79% | 69% | 1,819 | 76/100 |
| 5 | Dr Sooriakumaran | 3 Prince Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6RL | Good | 78% | 67% | 2,258 | 74/100 |
| 6 | Eastwood Group Practice | Kent Elms Health Centre, 1 Rayleigh Rd, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU | Good | 74% | 65% | 2,079 | 71/100 |
| 7 | The Pall Mall Surgery | The Pall Mall Surgery, Leigh Pcc, 918 London Rd, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 3NG | Good | 75% | 60% | 1,510 | 71/100 |
| 8 | St Luke's Health Centre | Pantile Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BD | Good | 68% | 73% | 1,862 | 70/100 |
| 9 | Dr Krishnan & Ptnr - Kent Elms Hc | Kent Elms Health Centre, 1 Rayleigh Rd, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU | Good | 70% | 56% | 1,591 | 66/100 |
| 10 | Dr Malik - Kent Elms Hc | Kent Elms Health Centre., 1 Rayleigh Rd, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU | Good | 65% | 65% | 1,656 | 65/100 |
| 11 | Elmsleigh Drive Surgery | 203 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 4JH | No rating | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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