Best and Worst NHS GPs in Swindon North
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The best GP in Swindon North is Abbey Meads Medical Pract, followed by North Swindon Practice and Westrop 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 5 GP practices in Swindon North, with a combined 108,564 registered patients. Of these, 46,325 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (43%).
Extending this to five miles, 108,564 patients have a better-rated GP available (100%).
Out of the 4 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 3 as 'good' and 1 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, 73% of patients in Swindon North say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 49% at Merchiston Surgery to 79% at Abbey Meads Medical Pract. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Swindon North:
| 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 | Abbey Meads Medical Pract | Abbey Meads Village Ctr, Elstree Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4YZ | No rating | 80% | 75% | 4,631 | 79/100 |
| 2 | North Swindon Practice | North Swindon Practice, Home Ground Surgery, Haydon Wick, Wiltshire, SN25 1QQ | Good | 76% | 76% | 1,483 | 76/100 |
| 3 | Westrop Medical Practice | Westrop Surgery, Newburgh Place, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN | Good | 76% | 68% | 2,356 | 73/100 |
| 4 | Hawthorn Medical Centre | Hawthorn Medical Centre, May Close,Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1UU | Good | 58% | 36% | 1,485 | 51/100 |
| 5 | Merchiston Surgery | Merchiston Surgery, Highworth Road, Stratton St. Margaret, Wiltshire, SN3 4BF | Requires improvement | 66% | 49% | 1,350 | 49/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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