MID CHESHIRE’S best and worst GP surgeries have been revealed.

The results of the GP Patient Survey have been published, showing what people think of doctors surgeries in Northwich, Middlewich and Winsford.

In total, 5,131 questionnaires were sent out to patients across the three towns, with 1,770 coming back completed, a response rate of just under 35 per cent.

The survey measures patients’ experiences across a range of topics, including making an appointment, access to online services and out-of-hours services.

The Weaver Vale Surgery, on Dene Drive in Winsford, was named the best in the region, with an overall approval rating of 91 per cent.

While this is down one per cent on last year, it remains the only surgery to be rated 90 or above.

At the other end of the scale, Oakwood Medical Centre in Barnton is the worst rated, with a 53 per cent overall approval rating – down from 69 per cent last year.

Last year’s lowest rated, Danebridge Medical Centre, has also seen a drop, from 65 to 61 per cent.

Across the 14 surgeries in Northwich, Middlewich and Winsford, six saw their approval rating increase, while seven dropped.

One surgery remained the same, High Street Practice Winsford at 83 per cent.

The national approval rating across England for 2023 is 71 per cent – a fall from 72 per cent last year.

Ten of the fourteen surgeries were rated above this, with all four falling below being in and around Northwich.

A spokesperson for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside said: “In line with the rest of the country, GP practices in Cheshire have been working under enormous pressure with increasing demand on their services. 

“We recognise the challenges in Cheshire and are aware that patient experience varies across the county. 

"We’re working closely with practices to improve patient experience and introduce the NHS and Department of Health and Social Care’s plan for recovering access to Primary Care, which will make it easier and more convenient for patients to get the help they need from local primary care services.”

Overall approval rating of GPs in Northwich, Middlewich and Winsford 2023 (2022)

1. The Weaver Vale Surgery CW7 1AT - 91% (92%)

​2. Launceston Close Surgery CW7 1LY - 89% (81%)

3. Willow Wood Surgery CW7 3GY - 88% (77%)

4. Watling Street Surgery CW9 5EX - 85% (81%)

5. Witton Street Surgery CW9 5QU - 83% (81%)

= High Street Practice Winsford CW7 1AT - 83% (83%)

7. Firdale Medical Centre CW8 4AZ - 82% (70%)

8. Swanlow Medical Centre CW7 1AT - 79% (83%)

​9. Oaklands CW10 9BE - 74% (89%)

= Waters Edge Medical Centre CW10 9BH - 74%  (68%)

11. Middlewich Road Surgery CW9 7DB - 69% (79%)

12. The Weaverham Surgery CW8 3EU - 66% (69%)

13. Danebridge Medical Centre CW9 5HR - 61% (65%)

14. Oakwood Medical Centre CW8 4LF - 53% (69%)