GP surgery in Consett
Consett Medical Centre
Station Yard, Consett, DH8 5YA
Scores 48 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. 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 48
- Easy to get through on the phone36
- Easy to contact online73
- Good experience of getting in touch48
- Did not wait too long for the appointment54
Quality of care 47
- Patients rate the surgery as good49
- Patients got what they needed53
- Doctors and nurses listen57
- Patients trust the staff18
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done10
- Meets NHS clinical targets96
- Children vaccinated on time95
What patients say
89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
54%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
79%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 77% · 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 | 54% | 57% | 53% |
| Easy to contact via website | 68% | 58% | 35% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 57% | 54% | 20% |
| Reception staff helpful | 91% | 85% | 88% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 30% | 31% | 28% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 17% | 42% | 29% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 81% | 84% | 81% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 75% | 73% | 63% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 57% | 57% | 62% |
| Waiting time was about right | 73% | 69% | 65% |
| Remote appointment | 19% | 26% | 14% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 79% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 92% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 89% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 84% | 79% | 68% |
| Supported by local services | 85% | 70% | 59% |
| Discussed managing condition | 53% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 62% | 46% | 26% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 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 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 8 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Station Yard, Consett, DH8 5YA
- Phone
- 01207 583400
- Website
- www.consettmedicalcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Derwentside PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- A83018 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Autism training for staff
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Parent and child parking spaces
- Pharmacy
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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 | 23.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 21.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 74% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 64% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 69% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 74% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 41% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 48 | 54% | 79% | Yes |
| Leadgate SurgeryConsett, DH8 6DP | 1.1 miles | 50 | 75% | 68% | Yes |
| Queens Road SurgeryConsett, DH8 0BW | 1.3 miles | 90 | 90% | 95% | Yes |
| Drs Lambert & NGStanley, DH9 7XT | 3.6 miles | 89 | 81% | 94% | Yes |
| Oakfields Health GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7SB | 3.6 miles | 74 | 71% | 83% | Yes |
| Annfield Plain SurgeryStanley, DH9 7TD | 3.7 miles | 100 | 98% | 95% | Yes |
| Lanchester Medical CentreDurham, DH7 0LP | 4.1 miles | 44 | 67% | 57% | Yes |
| Chopwell Primary Healthcare CentreNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7BU | 4.8 miles | 66 | 90% | 79% | Yes |
| The Haven SurgeryDurham, DH7 0BD | 4.9 miles | 96 | 93% | 94% | Yes |
| Cedars Medical GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6HU | 5.1 miles | 97 | 84% | 92% | Yes |
Queens Road Surgery is 1.3 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Consett Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Consett Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01207 583400.
How do patients rate Consett Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Consett Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 48 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Consett Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Consett Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 September 2025).
What are the opening times of Consett Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 8 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Consett Medical Centre?
Call 01207 583400 or visit its website, www.consettmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Station Yard, Consett, DH8 5YA.
How many patients are registered at Consett Medical Centre?
Around 16,847 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Derwentside 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.