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GP surgeries in South Shields
There are 9 NHS GP surgeries in South Shields (South Tyneside), serving around 93,766 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 9 are taking on new patients. Ranked 190th of 726 towns in England.
All 9 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 | Imeary Medical GroupStanhope Parade Health Centre, South Shields, NE33 4JP | 84 | 82% | 89% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Ravensworth SurgeryHorsley Hill Road, South Shields, NE33 3ET | 76 | 73% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Marsden Medical GroupMarsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RE | 76 | 81% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | St George & Riverside Medical PracticeNew George Street, South Shields, NE33 5DU | 65 | 71% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Talbot Medical CentreStanley Street, South Shields, NE34 0BX | 63 | 69% | 85% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | West View SurgeryGordon Street, South Shields, NE33 4JP | 51 | 65% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Trinity Medical CentreNew George Street, South Shields, NE33 5DU | 50 | 61% | 79% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Farnham Medical Centre435 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4QY | 41 | 48% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Central SurgeryCleadon Park Primary Care Centre, South Shields, NE34 8PS | 32 | 46% | 72% | Good | Yes |
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How South Shields compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 66% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 59% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 79% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 72% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in South Shields
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in South Shields?
Imeary Medical Group has the highest GPScore in South Shields, 84 out of 100 (grade A). 89% 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 South Shields are taking on new patients?
9 of the 9 surgeries in South Shields were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Imeary Medical Group, Ravensworth Surgery, Marsden Medical Group, St George & Riverside Medical Practice, Talbot Medical Centre and others. 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 South Shields?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at surgeries in South Shields said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 79% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in South Shields rated by inspectors?
9 of the 9 inspected surgeries in South Shields 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.