GP surgeries in Newton Aycliffe: ratings and patient reviews
There are 3 GP practices in Newton Aycliffe, with 37,631 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Jubilee Medical Group (81%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,689 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in Newton Aycliffe with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 65% at Peaseway Medical Centre to 81% at Jubilee Medical Group, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Jubilee Medical Group has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (58%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Medical Group | 13,076 | 81% | 58% | Good | 7,573 |
| Bewick Crescent Surgery | 12,847 | 81% | 56% | Good | 1,893 |
| Peaseway Medical Centre | 11,708 | 65% | 53% | Good | 2,135 |
There are 2,689 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Newton Aycliffe, more than England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 595 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 86% of them face to face. 38% 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 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Newton Aycliffe | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,689 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 595 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 86% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Newton Aycliffe is palliative care (1.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Newton Aycliffe (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 22.3% | 14.3% | 6,699 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.6% | 15.2% | 7,016 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.5% | 7.9% | 3,214 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.1% | 6.6% | 2,865 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1,617 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.2% | 3.0% | 1,591 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1,170 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.9% | 4.6% | 887 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1,053 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 978 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.9% | 1.1% | 730 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.8% | 0.6% | 695 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.3% | 0.6% | 473 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 429 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 339 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 379 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 299 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 290 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 94 |
How many GP practices are there in Newton Aycliffe?
3, with 37,631 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Newton Aycliffe do patients rate highest?
Jubilee Medical Group: 81% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, against 77% across England.
How many patients are there per GP in Newton Aycliffe?
2,689 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Newton Aycliffe are face to face?
86% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.