GP surgery in North Yorkshire

Staithes Surgery

Seaton Crescent, Staithes, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 5AY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,105 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 12 in Scarborough Based on 104 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment77

Quality of care 83

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed86
  • Doctors and nurses listen93
  • Patients trust the staff84
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time23

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 93% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day10%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 80% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 79% 42% 55%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 90% 57% 76%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 92%
Needs were met 96% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 93%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 90% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 66% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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 1pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 8 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Seaton Crescent, Staithes, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 5AY
Phone
01947 840480
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Whitby Coast & Moors PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B82046 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 January 2017

This rating is 9 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,105registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.0%15.2%
Diabetes11.0%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression16.5%14.3%
Obesity19.7%13.9%
Smoking13.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review50%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Brotton SurgerySaltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 2FF5.8 miles7983%87%Yes
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Whitby Group PracticeWhitby, YO21 1SD8.3 miles4372%82%Yes
Sleights and Sandsend Medical PracticeWhitby, YO22 5DP8.8 miles6867%84%Yes
Zetland Medical PracticeRedcar, TS11 7BL9.3 miles7167%82%Yes
Springwood SurgeryGuisborough, TS14 7DJ10.6 miles2340%75%Yes

Common questions

Is Staithes Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Staithes Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01947 840480.

How do patients rate Staithes Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Staithes Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% 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 Staithes Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Staithes Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Staithes Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 8 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Staithes Surgery?

Call 01947 840480. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Seaton Crescent, Staithes, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 5AY.

How many patients are registered at Staithes Surgery?

Around 3,105 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Whitby Coast & Moors PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North Yorkshire 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.