Not accepting new NHS patients
According to the practice's own report to the NHS website, Bupa Dental Care, Gateshead is not currently accepting new NHS patients.
The practice last confirmed this on 1 September 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 3/4 The Crescent, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9SJ
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 23 September 2026
Accepting new NHS patients 323 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5AH
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 12 August 2026
Accepting new NHS patients Mr Alec Waugh & Associates, Low Fell Caring Dental Practice, The Lodge, 160 Dryden Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5BY
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 1 Whickham View, Benwell, newcasle upon tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6TB
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 22 September 2026
Accepting new NHS patients 37 Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 1SB
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 12 August 2026