Whitburn and Jarrow GP practices celebrate results of recent survey

South Tyneside Health Collaboration is celebrating the results of the recent NHS GP Survey which have unveiled two of its GP surgeries are in the Top 5 Practices in the region.

The results, based on patient feedback, placed Jarrow’s Albert Road Surgery in fourth place and Whitburn Surgery fifth.

The GP Patient Survey produced by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England surveyed 2.7 million people between January and April 2023 to gain an insight into how practices are performing in terms of patient satisfaction.

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Whitburn Surgery, based on Bryers Street, was rated good by 86.5% of its patients with Albert Road Surgery, in Jarrow scoring a good rating of 90.3%.

Tara Burrell, Chief Executive Officer at South Tyneside Health Collaboration, said: "We are delighted that both our practices have been recognised by their patients as providing an excellent level of care which reflects the hard work and dedication of our teams working in general practice."

Imeary Street Practice in Westoe was ranked as South Tyneside’s top GP surgery.