GP surgeries in Darlington: ratings and patient reviews
There are 12 GP practices in Darlington, with 117,954 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Gainford Surgery (100%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,456 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 12 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 100% at Gainford Surgery, with a median of 86% (England: 77%). 7 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 | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainford Surgery | 3,708 | 100% | 98% | Good | 1,897 |
| Rockliffe Court Surgery | 6,313 | 99% | 98% | Good | 3,165 |
| Orchard Court | 8,638 | 96% | 86% | Outstanding | 2,196 |
| Middleton and Dinsdale Medical Practice | 5,961 | 94% | 86% | Good | 3,073 |
| Blacketts Medical Practice | 11,617 | 89% | 93% | Good | 2,184 |
| Denmark Street Surgery | 14,574 | 87% | 53% | Good | 2,055 |
| Parkgate Medical Practice | 4,664 | 86% | 77% | Good | 3,269 |
| Whinfield Medical Practice | 12,152 | 84% | 51% | Good | 2,057 |
| Carmel Medical Practice | 11,883 | 84% | 60% | Good | 3,145 |
| Neasham Road Surgery | 13,126 | 83% | 75% | Good | 3,304 |
| Moorlands Surgery | 13,069 | 83% | 52% | Good | 2,305 |
| Clifton Court Medical Practice | 12,249 | 82% | 75% | Good | 2,430 |
There are 2,456 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 506 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%).
22% 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 | 2,456 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 506 | 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 | 22% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Darlington is palliative care (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.7% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Darlington (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.5% | 15.2% | 21,884 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.6% | 14.3% | 15,894 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.5% | 7.9% | 9,183 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 8,311 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 4,702 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4,840 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3,890 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3,125 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2,905 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2,752 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1,993 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,214 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1,142 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,132 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 888 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 890 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,034 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 889 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 362 |
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How many GP practices are there in Darlington?
12, with 117,954 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Darlington do patients rate highest?
Gainford Surgery: 100% 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 Darlington?
2,456 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Darlington are face to face?
75% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.