About this practice

Collingwood Health Group is an NHS GP surgery located at Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 0SF. The practice serves 24,400 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 3 January 2017. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). 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 9,472 appointments. 77% were face-to-face consultations, with 17% 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 (83%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (83%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 62% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 69%.

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