GP surgery in Bensham
Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group
1 Oxford Terrace, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1RQ
Scores 60 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. 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 50
- Easy to get through on the phone52
- Easy to contact online77
- Good experience of getting in touch63
- Did not wait too long for the appointment26
Quality of care 71
- Patients rate the surgery as good84
- Patients got what they needed83
- Doctors and nurses listen69
- Patients trust the staff51
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done21
- Meets NHS clinical targets45
- Children vaccinated on time30
What patients say
112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
63%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
89%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 84% · 2026: 89%
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 | 63% | 57% | 38% |
| Easy to contact via website | 70% | 58% | 50% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 68% | 54% | 57% |
| Reception staff helpful | 94% | 85% | 89% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 27% | 31% | 37% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 40% | 42% | 14% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 85% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 99% |
| Good experience of contacting | 80% | 73% | 68% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 77% | 57% | 63% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% | 71% |
| Remote appointment | 15% | 26% | 17% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 86% | 75% | 86% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 96% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% | 84% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 72% | 79% | 75% |
| Supported by local services | 73% | 70% | 69% |
| Discussed managing condition | 52% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 28% | 46% | 33% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 7am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 4 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 1 Oxford Terrace, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1RQ
- Phone
- 0191 477 2169
- Website
- www.otmg.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Birtley and Central Gateshead PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- A85005 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Oxford Terrace and Rawling Road Medical Group
- 1 Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4QS
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- 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 8 November 2017
This rating is 8 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? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 17.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 18.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 18.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 69% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 72% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 62% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 70% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 54% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 70% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Groupthis surgery | – | 60 | 63% | 89% | Yes |
| Central Gateshead Medical GroupGateshead, NE8 1NB | 0.2 miles | 43 | 50% | 78% | Yes |
| Bewick Road SurgeryGateshead, NE8 4DP | 0.2 miles | 63 | 64% | 89% | Yes |
| Second Street SurgeryGateshead, NE8 2UR | 0.3 miles | 83 | 87% | 85% | Yes |
| Bensham Family PracticeGateshead, NE8 2XB | 0.4 miles | 88 | 91% | 84% | Yes |
| Millennium Family PracticeGateshead, NE8 1AD | 0.6 miles | 51 | 78% | 79% | Yes |
| The Bridges Medical PracticeGateshead, NE8 1AD | 0.6 miles | 88 | 91% | 86% | Yes |
| Fell Cottage SurgeryGateshead, NE9 5XY | 1.2 miles | 88 | 83% | 93% | Yes |
| Glenpark & Teams Medical ServicesGateshead, NE11 9FJ | 1.3 miles | 39 | 63% | 75% | Yes |
| Fell Tower Medical CentreGateshead, NE9 5EY | 1.4 miles | 60 | 52% | 81% | Yes |
Second Street Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0191 477 2169.
How do patients rate Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 November 2017).
What are the opening times of Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group?
Call 0191 477 2169 or visit its website, www.otmg.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Oxford Terrace, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1RQ.
Does Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group have a branch surgery?
Yes. Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group also runs Oxford Terrace and Rawling Road Medical Group (1 Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4QS). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Oxford Tce & Rawling RD Medical Group?
Around 17,839 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Birtley and Central Gateshead 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.