GP practices in the Darlington council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the Darlington council area, with 114,246 registered patients between them (September 2026). 117,757 people living in Darlington were registered with a GP in July 2026, 95% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Darlington have 2,479 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 11 practices in Darlington with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 82% at Clifton Court Medical Practice to 99% at Rockliffe Court Surgery, with a median of 86% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Rockliffe Court Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockliffe Court Surgery | 4,987 | 6,313 | 99% | 98% | Good | 3,165 |
| Orchard Court | 8,648 | 8,638 | 96% | 86% | Outstanding | 2,196 |
| Middleton and Dinsdale Medical Practice | 5,484 | 5,961 | 94% | 86% | Good | 3,073 |
| Blacketts Medical Practice | 11,541 | 11,617 | 89% | 93% | Good | 2,184 |
| Denmark Street Surgery | 14,524 | 14,574 | 87% | 53% | Good | 2,055 |
| Parkgate Medical Practice | 4,576 | 4,664 | 86% | 77% | Good | 3,269 |
| Whinfield Medical Practice | 12,164 | 12,152 | 84% | 51% | Good | 2,057 |
| Carmel Medical Practice | 11,813 | 11,883 | 84% | 60% | Good | 3,145 |
| Neasham Road Surgery | 13,100 | 13,126 | 83% | 75% | Good | 3,304 |
| Moorlands Surgery | 13,009 | 13,069 | 83% | 52% | Good | 2,305 |
| Clifton Court Medical Practice | 12,158 | 12,249 | 82% | 75% | Good | 2,430 |
There are 2,479 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Darlington, more than England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 505 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 75% of them face to face. 36% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Darlington | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,479 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 505 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 75% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 36% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 22% | 19% |
95% of Darlington's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Darlington residents are Bewick Crescent Surgery (2,094), Gainford Surgery (715) and Peaseway Medical Centre (678).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Darlington registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Bewick Crescent Surgery | 2,094 | Newton Aycliffe |
| Gainford Surgery | 715 | Darlington |
| Peaseway Medical Centre | 678 | Newton Aycliffe |
| Dr Corbett, Dr Garget & Dr Mendis | 536 | Stockton On Tees |
| Jubilee Medical Group | 518 | Newton Aycliffe |
| Doctors Lane Surgery | 103 | Richmond |
| Barnard Castle Surgery | 77 | Barnard Castle |
| Hallgarth Surgery | 52 | Shildon |
| Elm Tree Medical Centre | 51 | Stockton-on-tees |
| The Eaglescliffe Medical Practice | 48 | Stockton On Tees |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Darlington is palliative care (0.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Darlington (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.4% | 15.2% | 21,130 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.7% | 14.3% | 15,399 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.5% | 7.9% | 8,936 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 8,016 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 4,535 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4,639 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3,756 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2,966 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2,840 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2,638 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1,925 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,196 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,107 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 869 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,049 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 867 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 997 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 878 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 357 |
- County Durham (2,118 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Gateshead (1,835 patients per GP)
- Hartlepool (2,335 patients per GP)
- Middlesbrough (2,243 patients per GP)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2,059 patients per GP)
- North Tyneside (1,807 patients per GP)
- Northumberland (1,771 patients per GP)
- Redcar and Cleveland (2,568 patients per GP)
- South Tyneside (2,379 patients per GP)
- Stockton-on-Tees (2,350 patients per GP)
- Sunderland (1,961 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Darlington?
11 practices are located in the Darlington council area, with 114,246 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Darlington residents registered with a GP?
95% of the 117,757 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Bewick Crescent Surgery (2,094).
How many patients are there per GP in Darlington?
2,479 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Darlington, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Darlington?
36% of appointments at practices in Darlington took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.