GP surgery in Stockton-on-Tees

Queens Park Medical Centre

Farrer Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 2AW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,758 patients

Scores 47 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 48% 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.

Average Scores higher than 47% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 10 in Stockton-on-Tees Based on 127 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 35

  • Easy to get through on the phone24
  • Easy to contact online21
  • Good experience of getting in touch53
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment41

Quality of care 63

  • Patients rate the surgery as good73
  • Patients got what they needed37
  • Doctors and nurses listen35
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done79
  • Meets NHS clinical targets74
  • Children vaccinated on time70

What patients say

127 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week56%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)46%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 48% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 44% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 54% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 68%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 97%
Needs were met 89% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 85%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 127 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 21 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Farrer Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 2AW
Phone
01642 618170
Website
www.qpmc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Stockton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81002 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • 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 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

18,758registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression21.4%14.3%
Obesity20.6%13.9%
Smoking15.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Queens Park Medical Centrethis surgery4748%86%Yes
Tennant Street Medical PracticeStockton-on-Tees, TS18 2ATunder 0.1 miles7250%89%Yes
Riverside Medical PracticeStockton-on-Tees, TS18 2AP0.1 mile7091%84%Yes
Alma Medical CentreStockton-on-Tees, TS18 2BP0.2 miles2727%76%Yes
The Dovecot SurgeryStockton-on-Tees, TS18 1HU0.6 miles1452%70%Yes
The Densham SurgeryStockton-on-Tees, TS18 1HU0.6 miles5359%85%Yes
Woodlands Family Medical CentreStockton-on-Tees, TS18 1YE0.6 miles5452%75%Yes
Elm Tree SurgeryStockton-on-Tees, TS17 6PG1.1 miles9495%91%Yes
Norton Medical CentreStockton-on-Tees, TS20 2UZ1.4 miles1432%68%Yes
Thornaby & Barwick Medical GroupStockton-on-Tees, TS17 0EE2.3 miles5056%79%Yes

Tennant Street Medical Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Queens Park Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Queens Park Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01642 618170.

How do patients rate Queens Park Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Queens Park Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 47 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Queens Park Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Queens Park Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 February 2016).

What are the opening times of Queens Park Medical Centre?

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 21 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Queens Park Medical Centre?

Call 01642 618170 or visit its website, www.qpmc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Farrer Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 2AW.

How many patients are registered at Queens Park Medical Centre?

Around 18,758 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Stockton 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.