Best and Worst NHS GPs in Stevenage
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The best GP in Stevenage is The Symonds Green Health Centre, followed by Shephall Health Centre and Bedwell Medical Centre. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 6 GP practices in Stevenage, with a combined 116,639 registered patients. Of these, 101,206 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (87%).
Extending this to five miles, 111,096 patients have a better-rated GP available (95%).
Out of the 6 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 6 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, 62% of patients in Stevenage say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 51% at Stanmore Medical Group to 90% at The Symonds Green Health Centre. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Stevenage:
| 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 | The Symonds Green Health Centre | Symonds Green Health Ctr., Filey Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2JW | Good | 92% | 85% | 1,332 | 90/100 |
| 2 | Shephall Health Centre | Shephall Health Centre, Ridlins End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9QZ | Good | 72% | 64% | 1,552 | 70/100 |
| 3 | Bedwell Medical Centre | Bedwell Medical Centre, Sinfield Cl, Bedwell Cres, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LQ | Good | 70% | 58% | 3,040 | 66/100 |
| 4 | King George & Manor House Surgeries | King George Surgery(Main), 135 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HT | Good | 67% | 54% | 1,767 | 63/100 |
| 5 | Knebworth & Marymead Practice | 7 St Martins Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6ER | Good | 60% | 61% | 3,346 | 61/100 |
| 6 | Stanmore Medical Group | 5 Stanmore Road, 0, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3QA | Good | 54% | 45% | 2,649 | 51/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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