Increasing numbers of people are unhappy with their GP practices, according to the latest patient survey.
The NHS England figures, released earlier this summer, show that overall satisfaction in GPs across England has fallen to its lowest level since the survey began in 2018, with 71.3% of patients rating the service as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ in 2023 – down from 72.4% in 2022.
But, where are the highest-rated GP practices in Cheshire and Merseyside?
Below are the top 10 in the area, ranked by the percentage of people who rated the service as ‘good’ or ‘very good’, excluding those with fewer than 100 responses. Is your local practice on the list?
9. Fulwood Green Medical Centre, Aigburth (Liverpool)
In joint 8th place was Fulwood Green Medical Centre, with 93.3% of patients describing their overall experience there as good or very good. | Google Photo: Google Street View
10. Drs Adey & Dancy - Tarporley Health Centre, Tarporley (Cheshire)
Rounding out the top 10 GP practices in Cheshire and Merseyside is Drs Adey and Dancy, which was graded good or very good by 93% of patients who responded to the GP survey. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View