GP Surgery CQC Ratings in Whitley Bay
North East
5 GP surgeries
80% rated Good or above
1 rated Outstanding
0 rated Inadequate
⭐ Outstanding Practices in Whitley Bay
The following practice has received the CQC's top rating:
- Dr Colvin and Partners — The Health Centre, NE26 2ND
All GP Surgeries in Whitley Bay
5 practices listed, sorted by CQC rating.
- Dr Colvin and Partners The Health Centre, NE26 2ND
- Bridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice Cauldwell Avenue, NE25 9PH
- Elsdon Avenue Surgery Elsdon Avenue, NE25 0BW
- Marine Avenue Medical Centre Marine Avenue, NE26 3LW
- Beaumont Park Surgery The Surgery, Hepscott Drive, NE25 9XJ
How to Change Your GP in Whitley Bay
You are free to register with any GP surgery in England — you do not need to live within a practice's catchment area, though some practices may restrict registrations to local patients. Here's how to switch:
- Find a practice that is accepting new patients (contact them directly or check the NHS GP finder).
- Complete the practice's registration form — either online or in person. You will not need a referral from your current GP.
- Your medical records will be transferred automatically from your previous practice. This usually takes a few weeks.
- You do not need to formally de-register from your old practice — your registration will be removed once you complete registration elsewhere.
Data sourced from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect the most recent CQC inspection.