What is the GP access score for Central Bedfordshire, and how does it compare to other areas?
As of June 2026, Central Bedfordshire scores 7.1 / 10 on the Gera GP Access Score (GGA), placing it above average (rank 58 of 123 English local authorities). The score combines NHS appointment-access data from the Central East ICB (72.2 / 100) with CQC GP-practice quality (90.5% rated Good or Outstanding), sourced from NHS Digital and the Care Quality Commission, both OGL v3.0.
| Component | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS appointment access (GGAS, ICB-level) | 72.2 / 100 | 70% | 50.5 |
| CQC GP quality (normalised) | 68.8 / 100 | 30% | 20.6 |
| Raw composite (ggaRaw) | 71.2 / 100 | — | — |
| Gera GP Access Score (GGA/10) | 7.1 / 10 | — | Rank 58 of 123 |
Source data for Central Bedfordshire
NHS ICB
Central East
ICB appointment access score: 72.2 / 100 (April 2026)
CQC GP quality
90.5% Good or Outstanding
21 rated GP practices (June 2026)
ICB appointment data: same-day rate, face-to-face rate, DNA rate — min-max normalised across 35 English ICBs. CQC data: % of rated GP practices rated Good or Outstanding, normalised across 123 LAs. See full methodology.
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Central Bedfordshire
7.1 / 10
Rank 58 of 123 · 0.3 pts above national average (6.8)
Scores combine NHS Digital appointment access data (April 2026) and CQC GP-practice ratings (June 2026). Methodology.
Other areas in East of England
| Local authority | GGA/10 |
|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 9.4 / 10 |
| Essex | 9.2 / 10 |
| Thurrock | 9.1 / 10 |
| Suffolk | 8.6 / 10 |
| Norfolk | 8.1 / 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gera GP Access Score for Central Bedfordshire?
- Central Bedfordshire scores 7.1 / 10 (rank 58 of 123). A score above 7.0 indicates above-average GP access; the national average is 6.8 / 10.
- How is the GP Access Score calculated?
- The Gera GP Access Score (GGA/10) is a weighted composite of two OGL government datasets: 70% from the NHS Digital Integrated Care Board-level appointments access score (same-day appointments, face-to-face rate, DNA rate) and 30% from the CQC proportion of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding, normalised across all 123 English local authorities. See /gp-access-score/methodology for full details.
- Which ICB covers Central Bedfordshire for GP access purposes?
- Central Bedfordshire falls within the Central East Integrated Care Board. The ICB-level appointment access score is 72.2 / 100 (April 2026, NHS Digital).
- How many GP practices are CQC-rated in Central Bedfordshire?
- CQC rated 21 GP practices in Central Bedfordshire as of June 2026. 90.5% were rated Good or Outstanding.
- When is the GP Access Score next updated?
- The Gera GP Access Score is refreshed quarterly, in line with NHS Digital's monthly GP appointments publication. The current score uses April 2026 appointment data and the June 2026 CQC snapshot.
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Contains public sector information published by NHS England / NHS Digital and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Appointments in General Practice (April 2026) (April 2026, published 28 May 2026).
Also uses: Care Quality Commission — Care directory with ratings (June 2026) — Open Government Licence v3.0.
Methodology · All GP Access Scores · Last updated 2026-06-20