GP surgery in Redcar and Cleveland

Huntcliff Surgery

Bath Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1BJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,992 patients

Scores 77 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 91% 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 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 77% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Redcar and Cleveland Based on 113 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 68

  • Easy to get through on the phone61
  • Easy to contact online4
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment89

Quality of care 83

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed67
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff57
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets64
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 29% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 78%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 87%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 97%
Needs were met 93% 90% 100%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 91%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 22 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Bath Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1BJ
Phone
01287 622207
Website
www.huntcliffsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Redcar Coastal PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81618 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 December 2016

This rating is 9 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

9,992registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression19.1%14.3%
Obesity14.1%13.9%
Smoking8.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Huntcliff Surgerythis surgery7768%91%Yes
Hillside PracticeSaltburn by the Sea, TS12 2TG1.4 miles2038%73%Yes
Zetland Medical PracticeRedcar, TS11 7BL1.8 miles7167%82%Yes
Brotton SurgerySaltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 2FF2.0 miles7983%87%Yes
Bentley Medical PracticeRedcar, TS10 4NW3.9 miles2759%71%Yes
The Green House SurgeryRedcar, TS10 4NW3.9 miles3261%72%Yes
The Ravenscar SurgeryRedcar, TS10 4NW3.9 miles3074%68%Yes
Woodside SurgerySaltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 4HW4.0 miles3869%77%Yes
The Coatham Road SurgeryRedcar, TS10 1SR4.6 miles4960%77%Yes
The Saltscar SurgeryRedcar, TS10 1UA4.6 miles4567%78%Yes

Common questions

Is Huntcliff Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Huntcliff Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01287 622207.

How do patients rate Huntcliff Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Huntcliff 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 77 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Huntcliff Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Huntcliff Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Huntcliff 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 22 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Huntcliff Surgery?

Call 01287 622207 or visit its website, www.huntcliffsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bath Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1BJ.

How many patients are registered at Huntcliff Surgery?

Around 9,992 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Redcar Coastal 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.