About this practice

Holmside Medical Group is an NHS GP surgery located at 142 Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE4 8QB. The practice serves 10,011 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 14 January 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 70% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 5 percentage points below the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,322 appointments. 53% were face-to-face consultations, with 42% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (82%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (97%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%). Areas for monitoring include Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place at 5%.

Other GP practices nearby include Farah Chemists (0.1 miles), West Road Medical Centre (0.5 miles, CQC: Outstanding), and Marie Curie Hospice (0.6 miles). Compare these practices side by side →