The best and worst GPs in your area of Greater Manchester, according to patients
The article presents the results of the GP Patient Survey in Greater Manchester, highlighting the best and worst-rated GP practices based on patient feedback. Marple Bridge Surgery in Stockport topped the list with 99% satisfaction, while Lees Medical Practice in Oldham received the lowest rating at 33%. The survey, conducted by Ipsos for NHS England, involved over 2.7 million respondents nationwide, with 75% rating their overall experience positively. However, response rates varied significantly, affecting the reliability of some results.
Marple Bridge Surgery in Stockport has emerged as Greater Manchester’s most-loved GP practice, with 99 per cent of patients rating their overall experience as “good” in this year’s national GP Patient Survey.
The annual questionnaire, completed by more than 2.7 million people nationwide, placed Riddings Family Health Centre in Timperley second locally at 98 per cent, tied with Wigan’s Zaman at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre and Leigh’s Premier Health Team at Bridgewater Medical Centre. Milnrow Village Practice rounded out the top five with 97 per cent approval.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, Lees Medical Practice in Oldham scored just 33 per cent positive ratings, making it the worst-performing surgery in the region. Hattersley Group Practice managed only 41 per cent, while both Ashton Medical Group in Tameside and Rochdale’s Croft Shifa Health Centre received 45 per cent.
The Ipsos survey for NHS England revealed significant variation in response rates, with some highly-rated practices drawing from relatively small samples - Zaman and Premier Health had response rates of just 36 per cent and 26 per cent respectively, while the four lowest-ranked surgeries ranged from 11 to 24 per cent participation.
Across England, three-quarters of patients rated their overall GP experience as “very good” or “fairly good”, with 93 per cent expressing confidence and trust in their doctor. However, only 53 per cent found it easy to contact their practice, highlighting ongoing access challenges despite high satisfaction with actual care.
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