GP surgery in Hartlepool

Gladstone House Surgery

Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS26 8DF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,674 patients

Scores 19 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 58% of patients say their experience is good and 42% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 19% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 11 in Hartlepool Based on 105 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 12

  • Easy to get through on the phone16
  • Easy to contact online28
  • Good experience of getting in touch7
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment26

Quality of care 35

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen66
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done86
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

57%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-14

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 58%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)38%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 42% 57% 28%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 30%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 10% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 8%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 53%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 34%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 52%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 86%
Needs were met 89% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 57% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 62%
Supported by local services 52% 70% 55%
Discussed managing condition 29% 43% 24%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS26 8DF
Phone
01429 297290
Website
www.gladstonehousesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hartlepool PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81622 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 February 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

5,674registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma8.1%6.6%
COPD3.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression15.2%14.3%
Obesity18.2%13.9%
Smoking20.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%

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West Quay Medical Practice is 0.1 mile away, scores 42 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Gladstone House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Gladstone House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01429 297290.

How do patients rate Gladstone House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at Gladstone House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 19 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Gladstone House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Gladstone House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 February 2016).

What are the opening times of Gladstone House Surgery?

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 10 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Gladstone House Surgery?

Call 01429 297290 or visit its website, www.gladstonehousesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS26 8DF.

How many patients are registered at Gladstone House Surgery?

Around 5,674 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hartlepool 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.