Victoria Road Health Centre, Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2PU
Victoria Road Health Centre, Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2PU
The Stephenson Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Victoria Road Health Centre, Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2PU. The practice serves 12,145 registered patients.
The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 9 December 2019. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Outstanding), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 79% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 4 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.
In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,689 appointments. The vast majority (84%) were face-to-face consultations, with 16% by telephone.
In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (99%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (99%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (85%).
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The practice has achieved an 'Outstanding' rating, exceeding expectations across key areas.
Exceeding expectations across key areas.
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