GP surgery in Consett

Queens Road Surgery

83 Queens Road, Consett, DH8 0BW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,269 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 90% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Consett Based on 114 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online41
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 92

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed58
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done79
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time97

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)44%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 74%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 80%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 21%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 92%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 94%
Needs were met 92% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 8pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
83 Queens Road, Consett, DH8 0BW
Phone
01207 585890
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.queensroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Derwentside PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A83049 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

The Surgery
Consett Park Terrace, Consett, DH8 8ET · 01207 509278

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 17 June 2026

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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

16,269registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.7%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma9.0%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression16.0%14.3%
Obesity19.1%13.9%
Smoking11.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4982%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Queens Road Surgerythis surgery9090%95%Yes
Consett Medical CentreConsett, DH8 5YA1.3 miles4854%79%Yes
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Lanchester Medical CentreDurham, DH7 0LP5.3 miles4467%57%Yes
Tanfield View Medical GroupStanley, DH9 8AD5.7 miles8167%85%Yes

Common questions

Is Queens Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Queens Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01207 585890.

How do patients rate Queens Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Queens Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Queens Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Queens Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 June 2026).

What are the opening times of Queens Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Queens Road Surgery?

Call 01207 585890 or visit its website, www.queensroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 83 Queens Road, Consett, DH8 0BW.

Does Queens Road Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Queens Road Surgery also runs The Surgery (Consett Park Terrace, Consett, DH8 8ET). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Queens Road Surgery?

Around 16,269 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Derwentside 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.