RESIDENTS have provided an insight on the service provided by their GP surgery through the annual patient survey.

Thousands of Dorset residents completed the range of questions about a variety of aspects of their experience with their doctors' practice.

Overall, practices in the Dorset CCG recorded an 88 per cent positive satisfaction rating, remaining at the same level as last year and five per cent above the national average.

Across the whole county, 14 surgeries fell below the national average for overall experience satisfaction.

Dorset's best and worst GP surgeries according to thousands of patients

However, patients were asked a wide range of questions about their GP.

Below you can search for your GP practice across some of the key surveyed areas.

Overall Experience

Satisfaction at type of appointment offered

How often preferred GP is seen when wanted

Satisfaction at available appointment times

Helpfulness of receptionists

Ease of getting through to someone at GP on the phone​

How easy is GP's website to use

Across Dorset surveys were handed out to patients and 10,860 surveys were completed and returned.