The majority of patients across Scotland are happy with the care provided by their GP surgeries, results of an official Scottish Government health and care survey show.
The study also reveals the best-rated surgeries in the Falkirk council area.
The latest Health and Care Experience survey for 2023/24 asked people across the country about what they think about their local GP practice.
Of those who responded, 69% said they had an overall positive experience provided by their GP practice, up 2% on the 2021/22 survey.
More than 107,000 people registered at GP practices in Scotland responded to the 2023/24 survey, giving an overall response rate of 20%.
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 the Falkirk council area, according to the survey. Practices have been ranked according to the percentage of people rating their overall experience as positive.
1. Ark Medical Practice - Falkirk
There were 121 responses from patients at Ark Medical Practice in Falkirk, with 95% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
2. Parkview Practice - Stenhousemuir
There were 146 responses from patients at Parkview Practice in Stenhousemuir, with 93% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
3. Braesview Medical Group - Polmont
There were 97 responses from patients at Braesview Medical Group in Polmont, with 90% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
4. Kinglass Medical Practice - Bo'ness
There were 99 responses from patients at Kinglass Medical Practice in Bo'ness, with 88% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps