Best and Worst NHS GPs in Darlington
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The best GP in Darlington is Orchard Court Surgery, followed by Carmel Medical Practice and Blacketts Medical Practice. 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 Darlington, with a combined 102,123 registered patients. Of these, 93,530 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (92%).
Out of the 9 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding' and 8 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 Darlington say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 69% at Clifton Court Medical Practice to 100% at Orchard Court Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Darlington:
| 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 | Orchard Court Surgery | Orchard Court Surgery, Orchard Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HZ | Outstanding | 97% | 97% | 1,952 | 100/100 |
| 2 | Carmel Medical Practice | Carmel Medical Practice, Nunnery Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8SQ | Good | 89% | 88% | 2,752 | 89/100 |
| 3 | Blacketts Medical Practice | Blacketts Med Practice, 63-65 Bondgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7JR | Good | 87% | 89% | 1,720 | 87/100 |
| 4 | Neasham Road Surgery | Neasham Road Surgery, 186 Neasham Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4YL | Good | 82% | 78% | 2,796 | 81/100 |
| 5 | Whinfield Medical Practice | Whinfield Surgery, Whinbush Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3RT | Good | 83% | 70% | 1,993 | 80/100 |
| 6 | Parkgate Surgery | Parkgate Health Centre, Park Place, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5LW | Good | 78% | 80% | 4,372 | 78/100 |
| 7 | Moorlands Surgery | Moorlands Surgery, 139A Willow Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9JP | Good | 77% | 71% | 2,231 | 75/100 |
| 8 | Denmark Street Surgery | Denmark Street Surgery, Denmark Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0PD | Good | 77% | 61% | 1,143 | 72/100 |
| 9 | Clifton Court Medical Practice | Clifton Court Med Pract, Victoria Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5JN | Good | 70% | 68% | 1,939 | 69/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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