The Freshford Practice
0.0 miles away
from CM7 4BQ
The Freshwell Health Ctr., Wethersfield Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4BQ
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HealthSay Score
Our independent overall score
HealthSay's overall score for this GP based on patient experience, care quality and staffing.
Scores Breakdown
The Freshford Practice is the best rated GP in Braintree, ranking 1 out of 7 GPs according to HealthSay's overall score. 99% of patients say they have a good overall experience at this GP (74% national avg), and it is rated as "Outstanding" by the CQC.
99.0%
(74% national average)
Overall Experience Score
Patients describing their overall experience as good or better
99.5%
(67% national average)
Ease of Contact Score
Patients describing their experience of contacting the GP practice as good or better
1304
(2294 national average)
Patients Per GP
Number of patients per full-time equivalent GP
Patient survey results
Arranging an appointment
- 100% found the reception and administrative team helpful
- 100% had a good experience of contacting the GP practice
- 94% found it easy to get through to someone on the phone
- 94% were offered a choice of appointment time/day
- 94% were satisfied with how long they waited for their appointment
Appointment experience
- 100% had confidence and trust in their healthcare professional
- 100% felt they were listened to at their appointment
- 99% felt they were treated with care and concern
- 99% felt their needs were met
- 99% described their overall experience at this GP practice as good or better
Patient satisfaction scores from the GP Patient Survey. Full information available here.
CQC Care Quality Ratings
Nationally, just 5% of GPs are rated "outstanding", while 86% are rated "good", 5% as "requires improvement" and 1% as "inadequate".
Overall:
Outstanding
Safe:
Good
Effective:
Outstanding
Caring:
Good
Responsive:
Good
Well-led:
Outstanding
CQC ratings out of: outstanding, good, requires improvement, inadequate, and undetermined. Full information available here.
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