THE best and worst GP surgeries in Colchester have been revealed after thousands of patients were asked to share their views and experiences of their local practices.

Suffolk and North Essex Integrated Care Service surgeries in the likes of Clacton, Great Bentley, Harwich and Manningtree have been ranked following a survey.

The results of the 2022 NHS Patient Survey, which is carried out every year, give an insight into what aspects of patient support each surgery does well and not so well.

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Those who participate in the survey are quizzed on everything from how easy it is to make an appointment to the likelihood of getting through on the phone.

The main question, however, asks patients to rate how satisfied they are with the overall experience their surgery is able to offer.

The responses are then graded by the percentage of people who said the practice was at least ‘good’, resulting in a list detailing the best and worst.

Here is how Colchester's surgeries ranked from best to worst:

Mill Road Surgery - 86%

Colne Medical Centre - 80%

Wivenhoe Surgery - 79%

East Hill Surgery - 79%

Creffield Surgery - 79%

Bluebell Surgery - 78%

Colchester Medical Practice - 78%

West Mersea Surgery - 75%

Rowhedge Surgery - 72%

Tiptree Medical Centre - 71%

The Riverside Health Centre - 71%

Highwoods Surgery - 71%

Tollgate Health Centre - 71%

Winstree Medical Practice - 65%

Abbey Field Medical Centre - 63%

Turner Road Surgery - 61%

Constable Country Rural Medical - 47%

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice - 44%