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GP surgeries in Low Fell
There are 3 NHS GP surgeries in Low Fell (Gateshead), serving around 21,917 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 3 are taking on new patients. Ranked 28th of 726 towns in England.
All 3 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon View Medical Centre6 Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6YS | 89 | 80% | 91% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Fell Cottage Surgery123 Kells Lane, Gateshead, NE9 5XY | 88 | 83% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Fell Tower Medical Centre575-583 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EY | 60 | 52% | 81% | Good | Yes |
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How Low Fell compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 73% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 67% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 86% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 83% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 93% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Low Fell?
Beacon View Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Low Fell, 89 out of 100 (grade A). 91% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Low Fell are taking on new patients?
3 of the 3 surgeries in Low Fell were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Beacon View Medical Centre, Fell Cottage Surgery, Fell Tower Medical Centre. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Low Fell?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at surgeries in Low Fell said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 86% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Low Fell rated by inspectors?
3 of the 3 inspected surgeries in Low Fell are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.