Best and Worst NHS GPs in Newcastle-under-Lyme
This article forms part of our ‘Best In Area’ series, where we look at the best-rated GPs for each constituency area in England.
The best GP in Newcastle-under-Lyme is Madeley Practice, followed by Audley Health Centre and Wolstanton 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 14 GP practices in Newcastle-under-Lyme, with a combined 118,725 registered patients. Of these, 89,600 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (75%).
Out of the 14 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 3 as 'outstanding' and 11 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 64% at Loomer Medical Partnership to 100% at Madeley Practice. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Newcastle-under-Lyme:
| 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 | Madeley Practice | Moss Lane Surgery, Moss Lane, Madeley, Cheshire, CW3 9NQ | Outstanding | 96% | 90% | 896 | 100/100 |
| 2 | Audley Health Centre | Church Street, Audley, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 8EW | Outstanding | 94% | 86% | 1,064 | 100/100 |
| 3 | Wolstanton Medical Centre | Palmerston Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8BN | Outstanding | 87% | 75% | 1,379 | 100/100 |
| 4 | Betley Surgery | The Surgery, Main Road, Wrinehill, CW3 9BJ | Good | 99% | 90% | 1,142 | 96/100 |
| 5 | Higherland Surgery | 3 Orme Road, Poolfield, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 2UE | Good | 90% | 90% | 555 | 90/100 |
| 6 | Kingsbridge Medical Centre | Kingsbridge House, Kingsbridge Ave, Clayton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3HP | Good | 90% | 83% | 1,223 | 88/100 |
| 7 | Lyme Valley Medical Centre | Lyme Valley Road, 0, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3TF | Good | 85% | 85% | 6,937 | 85/100 |
| 8 | Silverdale Medical Centre | Vale Pleasant, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 6PS | Good | 83% | 83% | 1,168 | 83/100 |
| 9 | Keele Practice | Health Centre, Keele University, Keele, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG | Good | 83% | 80% | 3,430 | 82/100 |
| 10 | Milehouse Medical Practice | Milehouse Pcc, Lymebrook Way, Milehouse, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9GA | Good | 81% | 81% | 1,545 | 81/100 |
| 11 | Miller Street Surgery | Miller Street, 0, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1JD | Good | 81% | 77% | 1,667 | 79/100 |
| 12 | Heathcote Street Surgery | 2 Heathcote Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7EB | Good | 77% | 69% | 1,181 | 74/100 |
| 13 | The Village Surgery | 49 High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0ET | Good | 79% | 62% | 1,355 | 74/100 |
| 14 | Loomer Medical Partnership | Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7JS | Good | 65% | 60% | 2,052 | 64/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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