Wansbeck PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Wansbeck PCN is a primary care network of 4 GP practices with 47,554 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 81% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 1,928 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Wansbeck PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 76% at Guidepost Medical Group to 91% at Bedlingtonshire Medical Group, with a median of 78% (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 |
| Seaton Park Medical Group | 20,232 | 78% | 46% | Good | 2,003 |
| The Gables Medical Group | 6,253 | 77% | 72% | Good | 1,634 |
| Guidepost Medical Group | 8,068 | 76% | 49% | Good | 1,933 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 429 responses, against North East and North Cumbria and England.
| Survey question | Wansbeck PCN | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 81% | 80% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 55% | 62% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 72% | 59% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 62% | 58% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 88% | 88% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 77% | 76% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 71% | 72% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 90% | 89% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 91% | 91% | 90% |
There are 1,928 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Wansbeck PCN, fewer than England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 573 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 72% of them face to face. 37% 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 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Wansbeck PCN | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,928 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 573 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 72% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 37% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Wansbeck PCN is palliative care (1.1% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Wansbeck PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 20.0% | 14.3% | 7,665 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.8% | 15.2% | 9,272 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.8% | 7.9% | 4,215 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.8% | 6.6% | 3,932 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.1% | 4.6% | 2,355 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2,239 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2,235 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1,592 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1,414 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 1,390 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 2.1% | 1.1% | 968 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 474 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.2% | 0.8% | 559 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 533 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 523 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 506 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 401 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 474 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 175 |
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- Well Up North PCN (7 practices)
- West Northumberland PCN (10 practices)
Which practices are in Wansbeck PCN?
Bedlingtonshire Medical Group, Guidepost Medical Group, Seaton Park Medical Group and The Gables Medical Group.
How do patients rate Wansbeck PCN?
81% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Wansbeck PCN cover?
47,554 registered patients across 4 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Wansbeck PCN have?
1,928 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.