GP surgery in Billingham

Queenstree Practice

Queensway, Billingham, TS23 2LA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,151 patients

Scores 59 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 66% 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.

Average Scores higher than 59% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 6 in Billingham Based on 105 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 56

  • Easy to get through on the phone57
  • Easy to contact online85
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment28

Quality of care 61

  • Patients rate the surgery as good54
  • Patients got what they needed59
  • Doctors and nurses listen37
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets91
  • Children vaccinated on time97

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-11

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week52%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 83%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 66% 42% 74%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 96%
Needs were met 92% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 90%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Queensway, Billingham, TS23 2LA
Phone
01642 553389
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.queenstreepractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Billingham & Norton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 9 January 2023

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

4,151registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.7%15.2%
Diabetes10.6%7.9%
Asthma9.4%6.6%
COPD4.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.4%3.0%
Depression14.7%14.3%
Obesity22.1%13.9%
Smoking9.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)82%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Dr Rasool is 0.3 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Queenstree Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Queenstree Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01642 553389.

How do patients rate Queenstree Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Queenstree Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 59 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Queenstree Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Queenstree Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 January 2023).

What are the opening times of Queenstree Practice?

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 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Queenstree Practice?

Call 01642 553389 or visit its website, www.queenstreepractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Queensway, Billingham, TS23 2LA.

How many patients are registered at Queenstree Practice?

Around 4,151 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Billingham & Norton 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.