About this practice

Birtley Medical Group is an NHS GP surgery located at Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 2QT. The practice serves 15,296 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 19 May 2025. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 76% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 7,724 appointments. 75% were face-to-face consultations, with 22% 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 (90%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (81%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 55%.

Other GP practices nearby include Rickleton Medical Centre (1.4 miles, CQC: Good), Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group (1.7 miles, CQC: Good), and Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds (1.7 miles). Compare these practices side by side →