Summer is finally on the horizon, after a challenging winter for the Scottish healthcare system.
A “quad-demic” of respiratory illnesses such as flu, cold and RSV saw a surge in demand for services over the winter months, putting pressure on health services.
Despite this, many people are still satisfied with the care they receive from their GP surgery, the results of an official Scottish Government health and care survey show.
The latest Health and Care Experience survey for 2023/24 asked people across the country to share what they think about their local GP practice.
More than 107,000 people registered at GP practices in Scotland responded to the 2023/24 survey, giving an overall response rate of 20%. Of those who responded, 69% said they had an overall positive experience provided by their GP practice, up 2% on the 2021/22 survey.
The questionnaires were sent out in October and November 2023 and asked about people’s experiences over the previous 12 months.
Here we reveal the best GP surgeries in Scotland. Practices have been ranked according to the percentage of people rating their overall experience as positive - with five having flawless scores.
5. North Harris Medical Practice - Isle of Harris
There were 106 responses from patients at North Harris Medical Practice in Isle of Harris, with 100% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
6. Newcastleton Health Centre - Newcastleton
There were 104 responses from patients at Newcastleton Health Centre in Newcastleton, with 99% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
7. Greenlaw Surgery - Greenlaw
There were 110 responses from patients at Greenlaw Surgery in Greenlaw, with 99% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
8. Shebburn Medical Practice - New Abbey
There were 133 responses from patients at Shebburn Medical Practice in New Abbey, with 99% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps