GP surgery in Linthorpe

Linthorpe Surgery

378 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6HA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good20,916 patients

Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 32% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 8% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Linthorpe Based on 85 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 17

  • Easy to get through on the phone7
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment31

Quality of care 3

  • Patients rate the surgery as good9
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen13
  • Patients trust the staff18
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets8
  • Children vaccinated on time11

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

32%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

63%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 62% · 2026: 63%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away24%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away36%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 32% 57% 34%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 54%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 54%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 81% 92% 90%
Needs were met 83% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 63% 77% 62%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 71% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:45am to 6pm
Tuesday7:45am to 6pm
Wednesday7:45am to 6pm
Thursday7:45am to 6pm
Friday7:45am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
378 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6HA
Phone
01642 856066
Website
www.linthorpesurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Holgate PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81026 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

North Ormesby Oakfield Branch
1 Trinity Mews, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6AL

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 14 December 2023

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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

20,916registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD3.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression13.4%14.3%
Obesity14.0%13.9%
Smoking18.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6460%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review28%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Linthorpe Surgerythis surgery832%63%Yes
Village Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS5 6HF0.1 mile621%56%Yes
Park SurgeryMiddlesbrough, TS1 3QY0.2 miles3650%72%Yes
Cambridge Medical GroupMiddlesbrough, TS5 5NN0.8 miles3449%77%Yes
Borough Road & Nunthorpe Medical GroupMiddlesbrough, TS1 3RY0.8 miles5649%91%Yes
The Discovery PracticeMiddlesbrough, TS1 2NX0.8 miles4555%77%Yes
The Endeavour PracticeMiddlesbrough, TS1 2NX0.8 miles4959%84%Yes
Prospect SurgeryMiddlesbrough, TS1 2NX0.8 miles8886%91%Yes
The Erimus PracticeMiddlesbrough, TS1 2NX0.8 miles3752%74%Yes
Newlands Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS1 3RX0.9 miles5660%82%Yes

Park Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 36 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Linthorpe Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Linthorpe Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01642 856066.

How do patients rate Linthorpe Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Linthorpe Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 32% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 8 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Linthorpe Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Linthorpe Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 December 2023).

What are the opening times of Linthorpe Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 7:45am to 6pm, Tuesday 7:45am to 6pm, Wednesday 7:45am to 6pm, Thursday 7:45am to 6pm, Friday 7:45am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Linthorpe Surgery?

Call 01642 856066 or visit its website, www.linthorpesurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 378 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6HA.

Does Linthorpe Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Linthorpe Surgery also runs North Ormesby Oakfield Branch (1 Trinity Mews, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6AL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Linthorpe Surgery?

Around 20,916 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Holgate 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.