New data reveals which GP surgeries in Welwyn Hatfield have the highest and lowest rated receptionists.
As part of the 2024 GP Patient Survey, residents were sent questionnaires and asked to rate their local practice’s reception and administrative team, as well as how easy it is to contact them on the phone.
The England-wide survey provides practice level assessment of patient experiences at their GP surgeries.
Across Welwyn Hatfield, Potterells Medical Centre was rated the GP surgery where it is easiest to get through on the phone, and the GP surgery where receptionists are rated helpful the most often.
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At the other end of the table, Parkfield Medical Centre in Potters Bar was the surgery where the lowest percentage of patients said it was "easy" to get through on the phone.
Peartree Lane Surgery in Welwyn Garden City was the surgery where the lowest percentage of patients rated receptionists as "helpful".
Both Parkfield Medical Centre and Peartree Lane Surgery are rated good overall by the CQC.
"Easy" to get through on the phone
Potterells Medical Centre, Hatfield: 80 per cent
Spring House Health, Welwyn Garden City: 58 per cent
Bridge Cottage Surgery, Welwyn Garden City: 52 per cent
Hall Grove Group Practice, Welwyn Garden City: 49 per cent
Annandale Medical Centre, Potters Bar: 49 per cent
Highview Medical Centre, Potters Bar: 41 per cent
The Garden City Practice, Welwyn Garden City: 39 per cent
Burvill House Surgery, Hatfield: 39 per cent
Lister House Surgery, Hatfield: 36 per cent
Wrafton House Surgery, Hatfield: 30 per cent
Peartree Lane Surgery, Welwyn Garden City: 28 per cent
Parkfield Medical Centre, Potters Bar: 25 per cent
Receptionists rated "helpful"
Potterells Medical Centre, Hatfield: 92 per cent
Hall Grove Group Practice, Welwyn Garden City: 87 per cent
Annandale Medical Centre, Potters Bar: 87 per cent
Lister House Surgery, Hatfield: 85 per cent
The Garden City Practice, Welwyn Garden City: 85 per cent
Bridge Cottage Surgery, Welwyn Garden City: 84 per cent
Parkfield Medical Centre, Potters Bar: 83 per cent
Wrafton House Surgery, Hatfield: 82 per cent
Highview Medical Centre, Potters Bar: 82 per cent
Burvill House Surgery, Hatfield: 80 per cent
Spring House Health, Welwyn Garden City: 80 per cent
Peartree Lane Surgery, Welwyn Garden City: 76 per cent
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