GP surgery in Middlesbrough

Parkway Medical Centre

Cropton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,338 patients

Scores 78 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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 78% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 16 in Middlesbrough Based on 94 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 81

  • Easy to get through on the phone72
  • Easy to contact online34
  • Good experience of getting in touch74
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment94

Quality of care 71

  • Patients rate the surgery as good74
  • Patients got what they needed74
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff26
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done44
  • Meets NHS clinical targets90
  • Children vaccinated on time72

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone71%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day48%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 93%
Needs were met 94% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 35%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:15am to 6pm
Tuesday8:15am to 6pm
Wednesday8:15am to 6pm
Thursday8:15am to 6pm
Friday8:15am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 1 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Cropton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TL
Phone
01642 270033
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.parkwaymedicalcentre.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Greater Middlesbrough PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81611 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 August 2016

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

Read the inspection report

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

9,338registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression23.2%14.3%
Obesity19.4%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Parkway Medical Centrethis surgery7874%86%Yes
Coulby Medical PracticeMiddlesbrough, TS8 0TLunder 0.1 miles4237%79%Yes
Martonside Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS4 3BU2.0 miles1639%75%Yes
The Ridgeway Health CentreMiddlesbrough, TS4 3AF2.1 milesNo
Acklam Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS5 8SB2.1 miles2745%72%Yes
Crossfell Health CentreMiddlesbrough, TS3 7RL2.5 miles4447%75%Yes
Cambridge Medical GroupMiddlesbrough, TS5 5NN2.5 miles3449%77%Yes
Village Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS5 6HF2.8 miles621%56%Yes
Linthorpe SurgeryMiddlesbrough, TS5 6HA2.9 miles832%63%Yes
Thorntree SurgeryMiddlesbrough, TS3 9NB3.0 miles3263%79%Yes

Common questions

Is Parkway Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Parkway Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01642 270033.

How do patients rate Parkway Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Parkway Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 78 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Parkway Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Parkway Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Parkway Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6pm, Thursday 8:15am to 6pm, Friday 8:15am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 1 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Parkway Medical Centre?

Call 01642 270033 or visit its website, www.parkwaymedicalcentre.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cropton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TL.

How many patients are registered at Parkway Medical Centre?

Around 9,338 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Greater Middlesbrough 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.