GP surgery in Middlesbrough

Westbourne Medical Centre

North Ormesby Health Village, 7 Trinity Mews, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6AL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,650 patients

Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 71% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 54% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 16 in Middlesbrough Based on 115 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 67

  • Easy to get through on the phone68
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch73
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment49

Quality of care 35

  • Patients rate the surgery as good50
  • Patients got what they needed61
  • Doctors and nurses listen29
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done9
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time4

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 51% 31% 53%
Sees preferred clinician 61% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 81% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 92%
Needs were met 93% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
North Ormesby Health Village, 7 Trinity Mews, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6AL
Phone
01642 915188
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Greater Middlesbrough PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81012 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • 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 18 February 2016

This rating is 10 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

5,650registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.1%15.2%
Diabetes10.2%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD4.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression17.5%14.3%
Obesity21.3%13.9%
Smoking22.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check60%78%
Asthma: annual review42%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Westbourne Medical Centrethis surgery5471%79%Yes
Hirsel Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS3 6ALunder 0.1 miles2544%76%Yes
Kings Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS3 6ALunder 0.1 miles3462%73%Yes
Newlands Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS1 3RX0.4 miles5660%82%Yes
Borough Road & Nunthorpe Medical GroupMiddlesbrough, TS1 3RY0.4 miles5649%91%Yes
The Erimus PracticeMiddlesbrough, TS1 2NX0.8 miles3752%74%Yes
The Endeavour PracticeMiddlesbrough, TS1 2NX0.8 miles4959%84%Yes
The Discovery PracticeMiddlesbrough, TS1 2NX0.8 miles4555%77%Yes
Prospect SurgeryMiddlesbrough, TS1 2NX0.8 miles8886%91%Yes
Crossfell Health CentreMiddlesbrough, TS3 7RL0.9 miles4447%75%Yes

Prospect Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Westbourne Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Westbourne Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01642 915188.

How do patients rate Westbourne Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Westbourne Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Westbourne Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Westbourne Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 February 2016).

What are the opening times of Westbourne Medical 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Westbourne Medical Centre?

Call 01642 915188. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is North Ormesby Health Village, 7 Trinity Mews, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6AL.

How many patients are registered at Westbourne Medical Centre?

Around 5,650 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Greater Middlesbrough 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.