About this practice

Heaton Road Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at 17-19 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE6 1SA. The practice serves 6,909 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 22 September 2025. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 77% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,976 appointments. 57% were face-to-face consultations, with 27% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (84%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (81%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (95%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 59% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 54%.

Other GP practices nearby include Newcastle Gp In Molineux Wic (0.2 miles), Thornfield Medical Group (0.2 miles, CQC: Outstanding), and Joseph Cowen Health Care Centre (0.3 miles). Compare these practices side by side →