Not accepting new NHS patients
According to the practice's own report to the NHS website, Shotley Bridge Dental Surgery is not currently accepting new NHS patients.
The practice last confirmed this on 2 October 2026.
Statuses change regularly — it's still worth phoning to ask about waiting lists or cancellations.
Nearest practices accepting new NHS patients
Based on the latest statuses reported to the NHS website.
Accepting new NHS patients 6-8 Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AQ
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 30 September 2026
Accepting new NHS patients Greencroft Lodge Dental Practice, Strathmore Road, Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear, Tyne and Wear, NE39 1HX
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 12 October 2026
Accepting new NHS patients 1a Clifford Road, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 0AB
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 29 September 2026
Accepting new NHS patients 5 Beech Grove Terrace, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4LZ
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 24 September 2026
Accepting new NHS patients 16A The Garth, Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon On Tyne, NE21 6DD
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 21 September 2026