South Hetton Health Ctr, Front Street, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2TH
South Hetton Health Ctr, Front Street, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2TH
Silverdale Family Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at South Hetton Health Ctr, Front Street, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2TH. The practice serves 6,595 registered patients.
The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 22 January 2019. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 91% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 16 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.
In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,422 appointments. 63% were face-to-face consultations, with 36% by telephone.
In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (96%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (83%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (83%).
Other GP practices nearby include Murton Medical Centre (1.6 miles, CQC: Good), Hetton Group Practice (2.3 miles, CQC: Good), and Southdene Medical Centre (2.7 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement). Compare these practices side by side →
The practice has achieved an 'Outstanding' rating, exceeding expectations across key areas.
Exceeding expectations across key areas.
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