Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7SB
Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7SB
Oakfields Health Group is an NHS GP surgery located at Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7SB. The practice serves 7,657 registered patients.
The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 7 May 2020. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 86% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 11 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.
In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,726 appointments. 45% were face-to-face consultations, with 35% by telephone.
In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (98%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (95%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%).
Other GP practices nearby include Community Ent Service (0 miles), Chopwell Primary Healthcare Centre (1.1 miles, CQC: Good), and Derwentside Irc (2 miles). Compare these practices side by side →
The practice has achieved an 'Outstanding' rating, exceeding expectations across key areas.
Exceeding expectations across key areas.
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