GP practices in the Redcar and Cleveland council area: access and ratings
There are 14 GP practices in the Redcar and Cleveland council area, with 139,568 registered patients between them (September 2026). 143,967 people living in Redcar and Cleveland were registered with a GP in July 2026, 93% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Redcar and Cleveland have 2,568 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 14 practices in Redcar and Cleveland with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Redcar Primary Care Hospital to 91% at Huntcliff Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Garth Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (88%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntcliff Surgery | 9,785 | 9,759 | 91% | 68% | Good | 2,414 |
| The Garth Surgery | 11,692 | 11,711 | 89% | 88% | Good | 2,058 |
| Brotton Surgery | 7,843 | 7,851 | 87% | 83% | Good | 3,326 |
| Zetland Medical Practice | 7,006 | 7,208 | 82% | 67% | Good | 2,163 |
| South Grange Medical Group Practice | 13,873 | 15,917 | 80% | 54% | Good | 3,033 |
| The Saltscar Surgery | 8,368 | 8,364 | 78% | 67% | Good | 2,687 |
| Woodside Surgery | 5,676 | 5,719 | 77% | 69% | Good | 2,664 |
| Coatham Surgery | 6,119 | 6,248 | 77% | 60% | Good | 2,693 |
| Springwood Surgery | 7,460 | 7,476 | 74% | 40% | Good | 1,894 |
| Normanby Medical Centre | 22,772 | 26,399 | 74% | 28% | Good | 3,160 |
| Hillside Practice | 9,243 | 9,300 | 73% | 38% | Good | 2,155 |
| The Green House Surgery | 10,232 | 10,298 | 72% | 61% | Good | 2,575 |
| Bentley Medical Practice | 9,854 | 9,869 | 70% | 59% | Good | 2,537 |
| Redcar Primary Care Hospital | 3,390 | 3,449 | 67% | 74% | Good | 2,174 |
There are 2,568 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Redcar and Cleveland, more than England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 617 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 75% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Redcar and Cleveland | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,568 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 617 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 75% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 22% | 19% |
93% of Redcar and Cleveland's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Redcar and Cleveland residents are Borough Road and Nunthorpe Medical Group (2,148), Crossfell Health Centre (1,413) and Staithes Surgery (1,060).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Redcar and Cleveland registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Road and Nunthorpe Medical Group | 2,148 | Middlesbrough |
| Crossfell Health Centre | 1,413 | Middlesbrough |
| Staithes Surgery | 1,060 | Saltburn By The Sea |
| Linthorpe Surgery | 733 | Middlesbrough |
| Kings Medical Centre | 702 | Middlesbrough |
| Esk Valley Medical Practice | 550 | Whitby |
| Westbourne Medical Centre | 401 | Middlesbrough |
| Park Surgery | 362 | Middlesbrough |
| Great Ayton Health Centre | 336 | Middlesbrough |
| Newlands Medical Practice | 290 | Middlesbrough |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Redcar and Cleveland is copd (3.7% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Redcar and Cleveland (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 20.3% | 15.2% | 27,594 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 19.8% | 14.3% | 21,796 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.4% | 7.9% | 11,661 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.0% | 6.6% | 10,307 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5,569 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.6% | 3.8% | 6,266 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5,388 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.7% | 1.9% | 4,979 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4,015 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3,493 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1,111 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,912 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1,330 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1,568 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,481 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,008 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,206 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,197 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,036 |
- County Durham (2,118 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Darlington (2,479 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)
- 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 Redcar and Cleveland?
14 practices are located in the Redcar and Cleveland council area, with 139,568 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Redcar and Cleveland residents registered with a GP?
93% of the 143,967 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Borough Road and Nunthorpe Medical Group (2,148).
How many patients are there per GP in Redcar and Cleveland?
2,568 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Redcar and Cleveland, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Redcar and Cleveland?
40% of appointments at practices in Redcar and Cleveland took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.