About this practice

Claypath & University Medical Group is an NHS GP surgery located at 26 Gilesgate, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1QW. The practice serves 34,261 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 16 December 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Outstanding), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 85% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 10 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 10,978 appointments. 64% were face-to-face consultations, with 22% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (86%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (95%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (83%).

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