GP surgeries in Bedlington: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Bedlington, with 19,254 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Bedlingtonshire Medical Group (91%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,852 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 2 practices in Bedlington with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 77% at The Gables Medical Group to 91% at Bedlingtonshire Medical Group, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Gables Medical Group has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (72%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlingtonshire Medical Group | 13,001 | 91% | 62% | Outstanding | 1,979 |
| The Gables Medical Group | 6,253 | 77% | 72% | Good | 1,634 |
There are 1,852 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bedlington, fewer than England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 667 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 60% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
23% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Bedlington | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,852 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 667 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bedlington is peripheral arterial disease (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.3% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bedlington (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.3% | 15.2% | 3,675 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.5% | 14.3% | 2,095 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.5% | 7.9% | 1,647 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.6% | 6.6% | 1,551 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.8% | 4.6% | 1,049 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 825 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.2% | 3.0% | 803 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.2% | 1.9% | 620 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 566 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 509 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 276 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.3% | 0.8% | 244 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 197 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 161 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 194 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 190 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 184 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 177 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.3% | 1.2% | 28 |
How many GP practices are there in Bedlington?
2, with 19,254 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Bedlington do patients rate highest?
Bedlingtonshire Medical Group: 91% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Bedlington?
1,852 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Bedlington are face to face?
60% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.