GP surgery in Newcastle upon Tyne
Dilston Medical Centre
23 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5AB
Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 49% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. 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 7
- Easy to get through on the phone26
- Easy to contact online9
- Good experience of getting in touch10
- Did not wait too long for the appointment0
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good23
- Patients got what they needed8
- Doctors and nurses listen3
- Patients trust the staff16
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done86
- Meets NHS clinical targets18
- Children vaccinated on time31
What patients say
83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
49%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
71%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
0
change since last year
2025: 71% · 2026: 71%
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 | 49% | 57% | 31% |
| Easy to contact via website | 36% | 58% | 36% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 32% | 54% | 42% |
| Reception staff helpful | 81% | 85% | 78% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 49% | 31% | 55% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 19% | 42% | 19% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 67% | 84% | 70% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 57% | 73% | 62% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 63% |
| Waiting time was about right | 34% | 69% | 40% |
| Remote appointment | 41% | 26% | 41% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 72% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 73% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 72% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 86% | 92% | 99% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% | 97% |
| Involved in decisions | 86% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 82% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 71% | 77% | 71% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 72% | 79% | 73% |
| Supported by local services | 60% | 70% | 73% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 55% |
| Agreed a care plan | 46% | 46% | 38% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 83 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.
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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 | 7am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7am to noon 1pm to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6pm 6:30pm to 8pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 10 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 23 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5AB
- Phone
- 0191 219 6975
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Newcastle Inner West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- Y00184 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 15 July 2021
This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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 | 6.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 5.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 8.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 63% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 81% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 89% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 81% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilston Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 9 | 49% | 71% | Yes |
| Prospect Medical CentreNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8AY | 0.3 miles | 1 | 35% | 62% | Yes |
| Elswick Family PracticeNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6SH | 0.5 miles | 17 | 52% | 68% | Yes |
| West Road Medical CentreNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9QB | 0.6 miles | 34 | 56% | 74% | Yes |
| Cruddas Park SurgeryNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7JT | 0.7 miles | 30 | 64% | 73% | Yes |
| Holmside Medical GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8QB | 0.9 miles | 36 | 56% | 63% | Yes |
| Fenham Hall SurgeryNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9XD | 1.0 miles | 51 | 53% | 83% | Yes |
| Newcastle Medical CentreNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7XR | 1.0 miles | 30 | 53% | 73% | Yes |
| Saville Medical GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8DQ | 1.2 miles | 24 | 55% | 71% | Yes |
| Betts Avenue Medical GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6TQ | 1.4 miles | 60 | 77% | 81% | Yes |
West Road Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 34 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Dilston Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dilston Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0191 219 6975.
How do patients rate Dilston Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Dilston Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Dilston Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dilston Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 July 2021).
What are the opening times of Dilston Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 7am to 6pm, Wednesday 7am to noon 1pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm 6:30pm to 8pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dilston Medical Centre?
Call 0191 219 6975. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 23 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5AB.
How many patients are registered at Dilston Medical Centre?
Around 9,557 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newcastle Inner 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.