New data has revealed the best rated GP surgeries in the Southend area according to the patients that use them.

The results of the GP Patient Survey 2022 were published yesterday after questionnaires were sent out to patients at surgeries across the city.

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

Scott Park Surgery has been named the best in Southend according to patients, with an overall good rating of 93 per cent.

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It was the only surgery to have an approval rating of above 90 per cent overall this year.

The other five best rated surgeries were: 

The Leigh Surgery - 85 per cent overall good rating

Warrior Square Surgery - 85 per cent overall good rating

Dr Palacin and Guyler at Shoebury Health Centre - 85 per cent overall good rating

North Avenue Surgery - 84 per cent overall good rating

Highlands Surgery in Leigh - 84 per cent overall good rating

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At the other end of the table, Eastwood Group Practice in Leigh was rated the lowest as just 50 per cent of patients described their overall experience as good.

The other five lowest rated surgeries were: 

North Shoebury Surgery - 51 per cent overall good rating

The Valkyrie Surgery -  56 per cent overall good rating

Queensway Surgery - 57 per cent overall good rating

The Practice Northumberland Avenue - 57 per cent overall good rating

Central Surgery - 60 per cent overall good rating