About this practice

East Durham Medical Group is an NHS GP surgery located at The Caradoc Surgery, Front Street West, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5PZ. The practice serves 18,180 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 15 March 2017. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 78% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 3 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 16,723 appointments. 77% were face-to-face consultations, with 10% 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 (89%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (95%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (93%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 61%.

Other GP practices nearby include Wingate Medical Practice Intrahealth (0 miles, CQC: Good), Durham Dales East Dermatology (2.4 miles), and Bevan Medical Group (2.5 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →