Best and Worst NHS GPs in South Norfolk
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The best GP in South Norfolk is Heathgate Medical Practice, followed by Old Mill And Millgates Medical Practice and Wymondham Medical Partnership. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 8 GP practices in South Norfolk, with a combined 103,493 registered patients. Of these, 53,757 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (52%).
Extending this to five miles, 65,114 patients have a better-rated GP available (63%).
Out of the 8 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding', 5 as 'good' and 2 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, 71% of patients in South Norfolk say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 37% at Humbleyard Practice to 100% at Heathgate Medical Practice. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in South Norfolk:
| 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 | Heathgate Medical Practice | Heathgate Surgery, The Street,Poringland, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7JT | Outstanding | 92% | 84% | 1,242 | 100/100 |
| 2 | Old Mill And Millgates Medical Practice | Old Mill Surgery, Hardley Road, Poringland, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7FA | Good | 89% | 86% | 1,712 | 88/100 |
| 3 | Wymondham Medical Partnership | Wymondham Medical P/Ship, Wymondham Medical Centre, Postmill Close, Norfolk, NR18 0RF | Good | 86% | 79% | 2,023 | 84/100 |
| 4 | Windmill Surgery | Windmill Surgery, London Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0AF | Good | 77% | 76% | 2,660 | 76/100 |
| 5 | Long Stratton Medical Partnership | Swan Lane Surgery, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2UY | Good | 77% | 67% | 1,497 | 74/100 |
| 6 | Chet Valley Medical Practice | George House, 40-48 George Lane, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6QH | Requires improvement | 75% | 71% | 1,387 | 59/100 |
| 7 | Roundwell Medical Centre | 25 Dr Torrens Way, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0GB | Good | 48% | 42% | 1,480 | 46/100 |
| 8 | Humbleyard Practice | The Cringleford Surgery, Cringleford, Norwich, NR4 6TA | Requires improvement | 50% | 39% | 2,284 | 37/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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