Data from the recent annual patient surgery has shown the GP surgeries across Chesterfield and Derbyshire with the happiest patients.
Hartington Surgery, in the Peak District, scored 97% for positive patient satisfaction – ranking it first among Derbyshire’s 113 GP practices and among the top 10 in the NHS England Midlands region.
The practice has been led by single-hander GP Dr Ash Dawson since 2018, and he is supported by practice manager Julie Coles, who has been in post for 22 years.
Ash says: “I think it’s because we have such a good relationship with the local community. Many of the team are from the local community and they are very dedicated. They know everyone. I think there’s a certain warmth about the place that is hard to bottle and there are some unique factors.”
Julie added: “We work hand in hand with our patients. We live here and we really care about local people. We provide continuity of care because many of the staff have been here a long time. We notice if something is not quite right and we can do something about it.”
The top 10 GP surgeries for patient satisfaction across Derbyshire are listed below.