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.
1. Pitcairn Practice Leuchars & Balmullo - Fife
There were 109 responses from patients at Pitcairn Practice Leuchars & Balmullo in Fife, with 91% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
2. The Links Practice - Burntisland, Fife
There were 98 responses from patients at The Links Practice in Burntisland, Fife, with 88% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
3. Burntisland Medical Group - Fife
There were 84 responses from patients at Burntisland Medical Group in Fife, with 85% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps
4. St Brycedale Surgery - Fife
There were 114 responses from patients at St Brycedale Surgery in Fife, with 85% rating their overall experience as positive. | Google Maps