About this practice

Chopwell Primary Healthcare Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at South Road, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7BU. The practice serves 2,576 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 16 May 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 65% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 10 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 1,079 appointments. 62% were face-to-face consultations, with 31% 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 (92%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (92%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (92%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 63%.

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