GP surgery in County Durham
Bowburn Medical Centre
Bow Street, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AL
Scores 62 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 64% 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.
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 53
- Easy to get through on the phone54
- Easy to contact online25
- Good experience of getting in touch44
- Did not wait too long for the appointment69
Quality of care 72
- Patients rate the surgery as good50
- Patients got what they needed89
- Doctors and nurses listen70
- Patients trust the staff80
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done82
- Meets NHS clinical targets46
- Children vaccinated on time32
What patients say
112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
64%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
79%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 75% · 2026: 79%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 64% | 57% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via website | 47% | 58% | 39% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 48% | 54% | 56% |
| Reception staff helpful | 91% | 85% | 83% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 28% | 31% | 25% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 44% | 42% | 31% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 80% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 73% | 73% | 68% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 56% | 57% | 46% |
| Waiting time was about right | 78% | 69% | 63% |
| Remote appointment | 16% | 26% | 16% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 67% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 96% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 97% | 90% | 86% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% | 75% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 63% |
| Discussed managing condition | 35% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 42% | 46% | 38% |
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.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Bow Street, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AL
- Phone
- 0191 377 2495
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.intrahealth.co.uk/gp-surgeries/gp-finder
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Durham East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- A83635 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 13.2% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 70% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 73% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 83% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 87% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 87% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 72% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 62 | 64% | 79% | Yes |
| Coxhoe Medical PracticeDurham, DH6 4DH | 1.7 miles | 60 | 67% | 80% | Yes |
| West Cornforth Medical CentreFerryhill, DL17 9LH | 2.3 miles | 46 | 76% | 72% | Yes |
| Claypath & University Medical GroupDurham, DH1 1QW | 3.3 miles | 50 | 76% | 74% | Yes |
| Cheveley Park Medical CentreDurham, DH1 2UW | 3.4 miles | 85 | 70% | 91% | Yes |
| Ferryhill and Chilton Medical PracticeFerryhill, DL17 8JJ | 3.4 miles | 7 | 50% | 57% | Yes |
| Belmont & Sherburn Medical GroupDurham, DH1 2QW | 3.4 miles | 75 | 61% | 81% | Yes |
| St Andrew's Medical PracticeSpennymoor, DL16 6QA | 3.8 miles | 82 | 66% | 83% | Yes |
| Bishops Close Medical PracticeSpennymoor, DL16 6ED | 3.8 miles | 61 | 71% | 82% | Yes |
| The Medical GroupDurham, DH7 8NH | 4.1 miles | 83 | 76% | 86% | Yes |
Cheveley Park Medical Centre is 3.4 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Bowburn Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bowburn Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0191 377 2495.
How do patients rate Bowburn Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Bowburn Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 62 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Bowburn Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bowburn Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 January 2023).
What are the opening times of Bowburn Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Bowburn Medical Centre?
Call 0191 377 2495 or visit its website, www.intrahealth.co.uk/gp-surgeries/gp-finder. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bow Street, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AL.
How many patients are registered at Bowburn Medical Centre?
Around 4,527 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Durham East 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.