Patients have been asked for feedback on their experiences
18:41, 16 Jul 2025Updated 19:02, 16 Jul 2025
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Patients in Greater Manchester have had their say on doctor’s surgeries in the region.
More than 2.7 million people across the country took part in this year’s GP Patient Survey, which finds out how people feel about their GP practice.
The annual survey asks people about their last contact, your last appointment and overall experience with their surgery.
The questionnaire also includes questions about when your GP practice is closed, your health, pharmacy and NHS dentistry services.
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The results, published by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England, reveal the surgeries in our region with the highest and lowest rating.
You can see how your practice has fared in the survey using our interactive. Simply enter the name of the GP surgery in the search box and select it from the dropdown.
Marple Bridge Surgery in Stockport came out on top, with 99% of those surveyed saying their overall experience was ‘good.’
Second was Riddings Family Health Centre in Timperley where 98% agreed.
Zaman at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre in Wigan also received 98%, as did the Premier Health Team at Bridgewater Medical Centre, in Leigh. Whilst Milnrow Village Practice received 97%.
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Lees Medical Practice in Oldham received the lowest rating, with just 33% of those surveyed describing their overall experience as ‘good.’
They were followed by Hattersley Group Practice with 41%. Ashton Medical Group in Tameside got 45, as did the Croft Shifa Health Centre in Rochdale.
However, some of the results are not based on large sample sizes. For example, the response rate at Zaman and Premier Health, rated highly, was just 36% and 26% respectively.
Whilst the response at the lower ranked Lees, Hattersley, Ashton, and Croft Shifa was 24%, 22%, 22% and 11% respectively.
Nationally, the majority of people seem happy with the service offered, with 75% rating the overall experience as either ‘very good’ or ‘fairly good.’ Only seven percent said ‘fairly poor’ and five percent said ‘very poor.’
The overwhelming majority of patients surveyed (93%), said that they had confidence and trust in their GP.
Some 86% say their GP treats them with care and concern, and 87% say their GP listens to them.
GP practices didn’t fare as well though when it comes to being contacted.
Only just over half (53%) of those surveyed said that contacting their GP was easy. Satisfaction varies across practices.
Lowest ranked GM practices
Highest ranked GM practices