For many patients, the GP surgery is the first place they turn when they are unwell.
Often described as the “front door” of the NHS, GP practices provide diagnosis, treatment and referrals to specialist care – meaning the experience patients have can make a big difference.
The latest GP Patient Survey, carried out by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England, asked patients across Leeds to rate their experience of their local surgery.
More than 650,000 patients across England took part in the 2026 survey, which was carried out between January and April.
It gathers information on how patients feel about their local GP, including whether their needs were met and the performance of reception teams.
Nationally, 46% of patients described their overall experience of their GP practice as ‘very good’, while a further 31% said it was ‘fairly good’.
But how did practices in Leeds fare?
Here are the GP surgeries in Leeds with the highest proportion of patients rating their overall experience as ‘very poor’.
7. Foundry Lane Surgery
There were 602 survey forms sent out to patients at Foundry Lane Surgery in Seacroft. The response rate was 17%, with 103 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 11% said it was very poor and 6% said it was fairly poor. | Google Maps
8. North Leeds Medical Practice
There were 668 survey forms sent out to patients at North Leeds Medical Practice in Moortown. The response rate was 16%, with 110 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 10% said it was very poor and 7% said it was fairly poor. | Google
9. Guiseley & Yeadon Medical Practice
There were 330 survey forms sent out to patients at Guiseley and Yeadon Medical Practice in Guiseley. The response rate was 29%, with 95 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 10% said it was very poor and 16% said it was fairly poor. | Google Maps
10. West Lodge Surgery
There were 394 survey forms sent out to patients at West Lodge Surgery in Farsley. The response rate was 28%, with 110 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 10% said it was very poor and 6% said it was fairly poor. | Google
11. Dr G Lees & Partners
There were 582 survey forms sent out to patients at Dr G Lees & Partners in Armley. The response rate was 17%, with 97 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 9% said it was very poor and 8% said it was fairly poor. | Google Maps
12. Aireborough Family Practice - Yeadon
There were 395 survey forms sent out to patients at Aireborough Family Practice in Yeadon. The response rate was 26%, with 102 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 9% said it was very poor and 6% said it was fairly poor. | Google