About this practice

Central Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre, Prince Edward Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 8PS. The practice serves 19,307 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 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, 82% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 7 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 9,263 appointments. 74% were face-to-face consultations, with 23% 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 (94%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (85%).

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