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GP practices rated “inadequate” in London
3 of 1,119 CQC-rated GP practices in London hold the inadequate rating — the CQC’s lowest band — as of 1 June 2026.
As of 1 June 2026, 3 of 1,119 GP practices in London with an overall CQC rating — 0.3% — were rated “inadequate”, the CQC’s lowest overall rating. That is in line with the England-wide 0.3%. London ranks 2 of 9 English regions by number of “inadequate” practices (1 = most). Nationally, 18 GP practices are rated inadequate; London accounts for 16.7% of them.
London GP practices by CQC rating
The “inadequate” band in the context of every overall rating in London.
- Outstanding
- 14 (1%)
- Good
- 1,044 (93%)
- Requires improvement
- 58 (5%)
- Inadequate
- 3 (0%)
- Not rated
- 0 (0%)
Where the “inadequate” practices are
Local authorities in London with a GP practice rated “inadequate”, ranked by count.
| Local authority | Rated | Inadequate | Inadequate share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 33 | 1 | 3.0% |
| Barking and Dagenham | 34 | 1 | 2.9% |
| Haringey | 34 | 1 | 2.9% |
Local authorities with at least 20 rated GP practices and one or more “inadequate” practice, ranked by count.
Frequently asked questions
How many GP practices in London are rated "inadequate"?
As of 1 June 2026, 3 of 1,119 GP practices in London with an overall CQC rating were rated "inadequate" — 0.3% of the region's rated practices. Across England, 18 practices hold this rating (0.3%).
How does London compare with the rest of England for "inadequate" GP practices?
London ranks 2 of 9 English regions by number of "inadequate"-rated GP practices (1 = most). Its 0.3% share is in line with the England-wide 0.3%.
Which area of London has the most "inadequate" GP practices?
Among local authorities in London with at least 20 rated practices, Camden has the most: 1 of 33 rated practices (3.0%), as of 1 June 2026.
What does a "inadequate" CQC rating mean?
Inadequate is the CQC’s lowest overall rating. It means the service is performing badly and the CQC has taken (or is taking) enforcement action. Such practices are re-inspected and can be placed into special measures; the rating changes once improvements are verified.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are from the CQC's official "Care directory with ratings" (as-of 1 June 2026), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. They count the single overall rating per GP practice; the CQC uses a categorical scheme, not a numeric score. Ratings change as practices are re-inspected — check cqc.org.uk for a specific practice.
Keep exploring London
- All CQC GP ratings in London — the full rating breakdown and local-authority table.
- “Outstanding”-rated GP practices in London
“Inadequate” GP practices in other regions
Source: Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings are taken from the CQC’s Care directory with ratings (01_June_2026_Latest_ratings.ods, as-of 1 June 2026), published at www.cqc.org.uk. CQC ratings are categorical and change as practices are re-inspected. This analysis is by GeraClinic and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CQC.