GP surgery in Walker
St. Anthony's Health Centre
St. Anthony's Medical Group, St. Anthony's Road, Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NN
Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% 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 2024. 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 84
- Easy to get through on the phone59
- Easy to contact online93
- Good experience of getting in touch80
- Did not wait too long for the appointment90
Quality of care 42
- Patients rate the surgery as good62
- Patients got what they needed23
- Doctors and nurses listen47
- Patients trust the staff18
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done45
- Meets NHS clinical targets47
- Children vaccinated on time40
What patients say
97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
66%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
82%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
-2
change since last year
2025: 84% · 2026: 83%
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 | 66% | 57% | 68% |
| Easy to contact via website | 81% | 58% | 74% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 59% | 54% | 64% |
| Reception staff helpful | 91% | 85% | 92% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 31% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 36% | 42% | 44% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 85% | 73% | 77% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 59% | 57% | 62% |
| Waiting time was about right | 87% | 69% | 78% |
| Remote appointment | 15% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 81% | 75% | 73% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 89% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% | 88% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% | 84% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 65% | 79% | 60% |
| Supported by local services | 62% | 70% | 68% |
| Discussed managing condition | 49% | 43% | 47% |
| Agreed a care plan | 47% | 46% | 54% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 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 | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 23 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- St. Anthony's Medical Group, St. Anthony's Road, Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NN
- Phone
- 0191 219 6100
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Newcastle East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- A86040 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Documents available in Braille
- Documents available in large print
- Free NHS WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Toilets
- Translation services
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 20.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 22.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 29.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 61% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 62% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 80% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 85% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 80% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 65% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony's Health Centrethis surgery | – | 68 | 66% | 83% | Yes |
| Walker Medical GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3BS | 0.6 miles | 74 | 65% | 83% | Yes |
| Pelaw Medical PracticeGateshead, NE10 0RR | 1.0 miles | 74 | 85% | 89% | Yes |
| Heaton Road SurgeryNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1SA | 1.2 miles | 40 | 59% | 78% | Yes |
| Thornfield Medical GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1SG | 1.3 miles | 67 | 62% | 80% | Yes |
| Crowhall Medical CentreGateshead, NE10 9QG | 1.4 miles | 66 | 67% | 86% | Yes |
| St. Albans Medical GroupGateshead, NE10 9QG | 1.4 miles | 24 | 58% | 70% | Yes |
| Benfield Park Medical GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4QD | 1.4 miles | 61 | 52% | 86% | Yes |
| Victoria Medical CentreHebburn, NE31 1NU | 1.5 miles | 65 | 61% | 87% | Yes |
| The Glen Medical GroupHebburn, NE31 1NU | 1.5 miles | 31 | 55% | 75% | Yes |
Common questions
Is St. Anthony's Health Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St. Anthony's Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0191 219 6100.
How do patients rate St. Anthony's Health Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at St. Anthony's Health Centre 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 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for St. Anthony's Health Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St. Anthony's Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 April 2024).
What are the opening times of St. Anthony's Health Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 23 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact St. Anthony's Health Centre?
Call 0191 219 6100. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St. Anthony's Medical Group, St. Anthony's Road, Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NN.
How many patients are registered at St. Anthony's Health Centre?
Around 6,699 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newcastle East 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.