Group of surgeries
GP surgeries in West Northumberland PCN
West Northumberland PCN is a primary care network, which is a group of neighbouring GP surgeries that share staff and services. It has 10 NHS GP surgeries and around 59,085 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 7 surgeries are rated excellent and 0 poor. Ranked 21st of 1,078 groups of surgeries in England.
All 10 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Town | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scots Gap Medical GroupNE61 4EG | Morpeth | 98 | 97% | 94% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Humshaugh & Wark Medical GrpNE46 4BU | Hexham | 98 | 98% | 94% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Bellingham PracticeNE48 2HE | Hexham | 97 | 95% | 90% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 4 | Branch End SurgeryNE43 7LL | Stocksfield | 96 | 93% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Corbridge Health CentreNE45 5LG | Corbridge | 96 | 94% | 95% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | The Sele Medical PracticeNE46 1QJ | Hexham | 96 | 91% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Prudhoe Medical GroupNE42 5PW | Prudhoe | 90 | 73% | 91% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 8 | Haltwhistle Medical GroupNE49 9AP | Haltwhistle | 79 | 81% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Burn Brae Medical GroupNE46 1QJ | Hexham | 74 | 79% | 89% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | White Medical GroupNE20 9SD | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 65 | 69% | 85% | Good | Yes |
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How West Northumberland PCN compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 84% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 72% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 89% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 75% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 94% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 91% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the highest-rated GP surgery in West Northumberland PCN?
Scots Gap Medical Group has the highest GPScore in West Northumberland PCN, 98 out of 100. 94% of its patients said their overall experience was good in the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey.
How easy is it to get through to a GP surgery in West Northumberland PCN?
87% of patients in West Northumberland PCN find it easy to get through to their surgery by phone. The England average is 57%. 92% say their overall experience is good (England 77%). On average score, West Northumberland PCN ranks 21st of 1,078 groups of surgeries in England.
How many GP surgeries in West Northumberland PCN are taking on new patients?
10 of the 10 surgeries in West Northumberland PCN were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website. The table shows which ones, and each surgery page has a link to register online.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, the NHS Organisation Data Service and ONS postcode geography. Read how scores work.