It’s a challenging time of year for the Scottish healthcare system. The Scottish Government launched its ‘winter preparedness plan’ earlier than ever this year to address a surge in demand for health services, including increases in respiratory illnesses, such as flu, covid and RSV, as well as weather-related injuries.
Despite the challenges, 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 Fife.
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 Fife, according to the survey. Practices have been ranked according to the percentage of people rating their overall experience as positive.
5. Blackfriars Medical Practice - St Andrews
There were 84 responses from patients at Blackfriars Medical Practice in St Andrews, with 83% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
6. North Glen Medical Practice - Glenrothes
There were 95 responses from patients at North Glen Medical Practice in Glenrothes, with 81% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
7. Newburgh Surgery - Fife
There were 98 responses from patients at Newburgh Surgery in Fife, with 81% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
8. Cos Lane Surgery - Glenrothes
There were 107 responses from patients at Cos Lane Surgery in Glenrothes, with 80% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps