We aim to offer services which are young people friendly. We welcome young people and aim to put them at ease when they come to the practice.
We have compiled some useful information which young people have told us is important to them when it comes to their health.
We have also provided information on your rights as a young person. Please click here
40 Plus Health Checks
Everyone aged 40-74 who does not have a pre-existing heart condition is eligible for a health check once every five years. It is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:
During the check-up you’ll discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions.
If you think you are eligible but have not been invited, please get in touch with us to request an appointment.
You can view more information here NHS Health Check – NHS
Annual health check Learning Disability and Autism
All patients aged 14 years and over with a learning disability and/or autism are eligible for an annual health check. An annual health check can help you stay well by talking to a doctor or nurse about your health and finding any problems early, so they can be sorted out.
You do not have to be ill to have a health check – in fact, most people have their annual health check when they are feeling well.
If you have a learning disability or care for somebody who does, make sure we are aware of this because not everyone may be on the practice’s Learning Disability register. You can do this by telling our reception team, doctor or nurse.
Once on the register you will receive an invite each year to attend an appointment.
You can view more information here Learning disabilities – Annual health checks – NHS
Carers health checks
The carers health check is the same as the NHS Health Check but is about looking after you as a Carer. It will focus on your own health and wellbeing and whether there are any areas you need support with. It is a chance to talk about your concerns and hopes for the future. The check covers the questions which Carers have told us are important.
Please get in touch to book your appointment.
Choose & Book is a service implemented across Sunderland that allows you to choose a hospital or clinic and book an appointment with a specialist. It is a national service combining electronic booking with a choice of place, date and time for first outpatient appointments.
Since the beginning of January 2006, when a patient and their GP agreed that they needed to see a specialist, the patient will have been able to choose from at least four hospitals or clinics, whilst also choosing a date and time for their appointment.
Our practice provides both Choice and the Choose & Book service to all of our patients.
For more information on Choose & Book visit the website.
This is available if transport is needed for hospital appointments. In order to make an appointment for any clinic or surgery, please ring 0191 2151515.
The pharmacy has now moved to Market Street and is open 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday – Friday.