Best and Worst NHS GPs in Dover and Deal
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The best GP in Dover and Deal is Manor Road Surgery, followed by St James' Surgery and Lydden 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 Dover and Deal, with a combined 101,054 registered patients. Of these, 75,389 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (75%).
Extending this to five miles, 89,373 patients have a better-rated GP available (88%).
Out of the 11 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding', 9 as 'good' and 1 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, 72% of patients in Dover and Deal say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 57% at Buckland Medical Practice to 96% at Manor Road Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Dover and Deal:
| 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 | Manor Road Surgery | 38 Manor Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9BX | Good | 98% | 91% | 1,963 | 96/100 |
| 2 | St James' Surgery | St James' Surgery, Harold Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1SF | Good | 90% | 88% | 4,115 | 89/100 |
| 3 | Lydden Surgery | 114 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Dover, Kent, CT15 7ET | Good | 86% | 84% | 1,357 | 86/100 |
| 4 | High Street Surgery | The High Street Surgery, 100 High Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EQ | Good | 76% | 75% | 2,797 | 76/100 |
| 5 | White Cliffs Medical Centre | White Cliffs Medical Ctr., 143 Folkestone Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SG | Good | 76% | 76% | 4,397 | 76/100 |
| 6 | Aylesham Medical Practice | Aylesham Health Centre, Queens Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3BB | Good | 72% | 71% | 1,951 | 72/100 |
| 7 | St Richards Road Surgery | St Richards Road Surgery, 227 St Richards Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LF | Good | 67% | 62% | 1,887 | 66/100 |
| 8 | The Cedars Surgery | The Cedars Surgery, 24 Marine Road,Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7DN | Requires improvement | 84% | 70% | 2,177 | 64/100 |
| 9 | Balmoral Surgery | Balmoral Surgery, Canada Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7EQ | Outstanding | 57% | 44% | 1,646 | 64/100 |
| 10 | Pencester Surgery | Pencester Surgery, 10/12 Pencester Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1BW | Good | 62% | 58% | 4,394 | 61/100 |
| 11 | Buckland Medical Practice | Buckland Medical Centre, Brookfield Place, Buckland Avenue, Kent, CT16 2AE | Good | 58% | 55% | 2,172 | 57/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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