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GP surgeries in Washington
There are 7 NHS GP surgeries in Washington (Sunderland), serving around 52,681 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 7 are taking on new patients. Ranked 344th of 726 towns in England.
All 7 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 | Rickleton Medical CentreOffice Row, Washington, NE38 9EH | 92 | 90% | 94% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | I J Healthcare3 Swiss Cottages, Washington, NE38 9AB | 68 | 86% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | The Stephenson Medical PracticeVictoria Road Health Centre, Washington, NE37 2PU | 59 | 52% | 85% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 4 | Concord Medical PracticeVictoria Road, Washington, NE37 2PU | 49 | 68% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Galleries Medical PracticeThe Galleries Health Centre, Washington, NE38 7NQ | 43 | 67% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | New Washington Medical GroupVictoria Road Health Centre, Washington, NE37 2PU | 20 | 61% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Sunderland GP Alliance Medical PracticeHealth Centre, Washington, NE38 7NQ | 18 | 37% | 80% | Good | Yes |
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How Washington compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 65% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 76% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Washington
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Washington?
Rickleton Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Washington, 92 out of 100 (grade A). 94% 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 Washington are taking on new patients?
7 of the 7 surgeries in Washington were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Rickleton Medical Centre, I J Healthcare, The Stephenson Medical Practice, Concord Medical Practice, Galleries Medical Practice 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 Washington?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at surgeries in Washington said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 76% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Washington rated by inspectors?
7 of the 7 inspected surgeries in Washington 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.