Best and Worst NHS GPs in Hemel Hempstead
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The best GP in Hemel Hempstead is Archway Surgery, followed by Fernville Surgery and Highfield Surgery. 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 Hemel Hempstead, with a combined 99,690 registered patients. Of these, 79,259 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (80%).
Extending this to five miles, 99,690 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 9 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 9 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, 66% of patients in Hemel Hempstead say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 36% at Woodhall Farm Medical Ctr to 88% at Archway Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Hemel Hempstead:
| 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 | Archway Surgery | Archway Surgery, 52 High Street, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, HP3 0HJ | Good | 88% | 89% | No data | 88/100 |
| 2 | Fernville Surgery | Fernville Surgery, Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BL | Good | 82% | 77% | 1,968 | 80/100 |
| 3 | Highfield Surgery | Highfield Surgery, Cambrian Way, Jupiter Dr, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5TA | Good | 84% | 70% | 2,651 | 79/100 |
| 4 | Grove Hill Medical Centre | Grove Hill Medical Centre, Kilbride Court,Grove Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6AD | Good | 73% | 71% | 4,445 | 72/100 |
| 5 | Parkwood Surgery | Parkwood Drive Surgery, Parkwood Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2LD | Good | 65% | 58% | 2,604 | 63/100 |
| 6 | Lincoln House Surgery | 163 London Road, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SQ | Good | 63% | 56% | 2,692 | 61/100 |
| 7 | Everest House Surgery | Everest House Surgery, Everest Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4HY | Good | 55% | 50% | 1,736 | 53/100 |
| 8 | Bennetts End Surgery | Bennetts End Surgery, Gatecroft, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9LY | Good | 57% | 44% | 1,301 | 53/100 |
| 9 | Woodhall Farm Medical Ctr | Woodhall Farm Medical Ctr, Valleygreen, Shenley Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7RJ | Good | 39% | 29% | 3,082 | 36/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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