Best and Worst NHS GPs in Lowestoft
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The best GP in Lowestoft is Andaman Surgery, followed by Victoria Road Surgery and Longshore Surgeries. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 9 GP practices in Lowestoft, with a combined 105,326 registered patients. Of these, 73,286 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (70%).
Extending this to five miles, 79,616 patients have a better-rated GP available (76%).
Out of the 9 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 7 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, 72% of patients in Lowestoft say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 46% at High Street Surgery to 92% at Andaman Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Lowestoft:
| 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 | Andaman Surgery | Andaman Surgery, 303 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9DF | Good | 92% | 90% | 1,151 | 92/100 |
| 2 | Victoria Road Surgery | 82 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9LU | Good | 87% | 80% | 1,368 | 85/100 |
| 3 | Longshore Surgeries | Kessingland Surgery, Field Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7QA | Good | 86% | 76% | 868 | 83/100 |
| 4 | Rosedale Surgery | Rosedale Surgery, Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville, Suffolk, NR33 8LG | Good | 84% | 77% | 1,375 | 82/100 |
| 5 | Kirkley Mill Health Centre | Kirkley Mill Surgery, Kirkley Rise, Clifton Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HF | Good | 71% | 66% | 2,930 | 70/100 |
| 6 | Bridge Road Surgery | The Surgery, 1A Bridge Rd,Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LJ | Good | 67% | 62% | 1,266 | 65/100 |
| 7 | Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries | Alexandra Road Surgery, Alexandra Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PL | Requires improvement | 76% | 74% | 2,470 | 60/100 |
| 8 | Beccles Medical Centre | Beccles Medical Centre, St.Mary'S Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NX | Good | 52% | 46% | 1,309 | 50/100 |
| 9 | High Street Surgery | The Surgery, High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1JE | Requires improvement | 62% | 48% | 2,686 | 46/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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