Best and Worst NHS GPs in Torbay
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 Torbay is Chilcote Practice, followed by Southover Medical Practice and Corner Place Surgery. 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 Torbay, with a combined 128,184 registered patients. Of these, 113,167 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (88%).
Extending this to five miles, 128,184 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 7 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 7 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, 72% of patients in Torbay say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 61% at Mayfield Medical Centre to 88% at Chilcote Practice. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Torbay:
| 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 | Chilcote Practice | Chilcote Surgery, Dewerstone Practice, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA | Good | 90% | 84% | 1,116 | 88/100 |
| 2 | Southover Medical Practice | Southover Medical Pract, Bronshill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3HD | Good | 88% | 68% | 2,042 | 82/100 |
| 3 | Corner Place Surgery | Corner Place Surgery, 46A Dartmouth Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AH | Good | 72% | 68% | 1,708 | 71/100 |
| 4 | Croft Hall Medical Practice | Croft Hall Medical Centre, 19 Croft Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UA | No rating | 70% | 69% | No data | 70/100 |
| 5 | Pembroke Medical Group | Pembroke House Surgery, 266 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2EZ | Good | 69% | 65% | 1,500 | 68/100 |
| 6 | Chelston Hall Surgery | Chelston Hall Surgery, Chelston Hall,Old Mill Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6HW | Good | 70% | 58% | 2,236 | 66/100 |
| 7 | Brunel Medical Practice | Brunel Medical Practice, St Albans Rd,Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3SL | Good | 65% | 61% | 2,292 | 64/100 |
| 8 | Mayfield Medical Centre | The Mayfield Medical Ctr., 37 Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5LA | Good | 62% | 58% | 2,239 | 61/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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