About this practice

Wrekenton Medical Group is an NHS GP surgery located at Springwell Road, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7AD. The practice serves 12,270 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 8 June 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 68% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 7 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,210 appointments. 65% were face-to-face consultations, with 21% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (91%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (92%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (97%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 55%.

Other GP practices nearby include Community Dermatology Wrekenton Hc (0 miles), Central South Pcn Hub (0.7 miles), and Beacon View Medical Centre (0.7 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →