GP surgery in Redcar

The Coatham Road Surgery

18 Coatham Road, Redcar, TS10 1SR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,221 patients

Scores 49 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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 49% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in Redcar Based on 140 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 43

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch44
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment44

Quality of care 55

  • Patients rate the surgery as good42
  • Patients got what they needed62
  • Doctors and nurses listen35
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets67
  • Children vaccinated on time77

What patients say

140 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)47%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 84%
Needs were met 93% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 140 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 13 August 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
18 Coatham Road, Redcar, TS10 1SR
Phone
01642 483638
Website
coathamsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Redcar Coastal PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81045 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 21 December 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

6,221registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.1%15.2%
Diabetes11.0%7.9%
Asthma8.3%6.6%
COPD4.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.4%3.0%
Depression19.9%14.3%
Obesity15.9%13.9%
Smoking17.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Zetland Medical Practice is 2.8 miles away, scores 71 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Coatham Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Coatham Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01642 483638.

How do patients rate The Coatham Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at The Coatham Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 49 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Coatham Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Coatham Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 December 2023).

What are the opening times of The Coatham Road Surgery?

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 13 August 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Coatham Road Surgery?

Call 01642 483638 or visit its website, coathamsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 18 Coatham Road, Redcar, TS10 1SR.

How many patients are registered at The Coatham Road Surgery?

Around 6,221 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Redcar Coastal 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.