GP surgery in Jarrow

Albert Road Surgery

118 Albert Road, Jarrow, NE32 5AG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,417 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Jarrow Based on 112 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 69

  • Easy to get through on the phone63
  • Easy to contact online52
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment78

Quality of care 91

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed90
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff71
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done96
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time99

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 95% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)44%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 81%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 86%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 69%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 90%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 97%
Needs were met 97% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 95%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 71%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
118 Albert Road, Jarrow, NE32 5AG
Phone
0191 300 9659
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.albertroadsurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Tyneside West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A88010 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 August 2023

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,417registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.7%15.2%
Diabetes11.7%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD4.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression21.6%14.3%
Obesity23.1%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review86%66%

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Common questions

Is Albert Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Albert Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0191 300 9659.

How do patients rate Albert Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Albert Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Albert Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Albert Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 August 2023).

What are the opening times of Albert Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Albert Road Surgery?

Call 0191 300 9659 or visit its website, www.albertroadsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 118 Albert Road, Jarrow, NE32 5AG.

How many patients are registered at Albert Road Surgery?

Around 3,417 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Tyneside West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East and North Cumbria NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.