But it appears that the vast majority of us are happy with how our local practice operates, according to the latest GP Patient Survey, produced by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England.
The survey contacted 2.3 million people to gather information on how patients feel about their local GP and it reveals the best and worst surgeries in Doncaster and beyond.
Across the country, around a third of patients contacted returned the survey and the majority described the overall experience as ‘very good’ (44%) or ‘fairly good’ (38%).
Not everyone is as happy with their local practice though — 5% said their overall experience was ‘fairly poor’ and 2% described it as ‘very poor’.The survey was carried out before the pandemic, between January and March 2020.
Are you happy with your local GP practice? Here we reveal the GP practices in Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group area which were voted the worst by you.
Surgeries are ranked by the proportion of patients that said they were ‘very poor’.
In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Liam Hoden, editor.
5. Conisborough Medical Practice
There were 452 survey forms sent out to patients at Conisborough Medical Practice. The response rate was 22 per cent, with 20 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 9 per cent said it was very poor and 5 per cent said it was fairly poor. Photo: Google Maps
6. The Whitehouse Farm Medical Centre
There were 304 survey forms sent out to patients at The Whitehouse Farm Medical Centre. The response rate was 37 per cent with 75 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 5 per cent said it was very poor and 2 per cent said it was fairly poor. Photo: Google Maps
7. St Johns Group Practice
There were 328 survey forms sent out to patients at St Johns Group Practice . The response rate was 33 per cent, with 104 patients rating their overall experience. Of these,5 per cent said it was very poor and 4 per cent said it was fairly poor. Photo: Google Maps
8. Frances Street Medical Centre
There were 398 survey forms sent out to patients at Frances Street Medical Centre . The response rate was 28 per cent, with 92 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 4 per cent said it was very poor and 7 per cent said it was fairly poor. Photo: Google Maps