About this practice

Fell Tower Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at 575-583 Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE9 5EY. The practice serves 7,432 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 9 April 2015. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Requires Improvement). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 80% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 5 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,927 appointments. 73% were face-to-face consultations, with 26% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (91%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (83%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (91%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 69%.

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