Springwell Medical Group

03/03/2026

Springwell Medical Group collates feedback from patients following an appointment with a clinician. Patients can rate the contact as Good, Very Good, Poor, Very Poor or Neither Good nor Poor. They can also add a comment.
The results for February 2026 are set out below:
289 Responses received in total:
Good 22 responses
Very Good 260 responses
Poor 2 responses
Very Poor 3 responses
Neither Good nor Poor 2 responses

Thank you to all of our patients who took the time to give feedback. This is shared with all practice staff.

11/02/2026

“Quit smoking this year. If you keep trying you will get there.”
Former smoker John had a heart attack from smoking - but he’s never felt better after quitting.
Stopping smoking gives life back. Find advice and free, friendly local support 👉 bit.ly/45nc2uR

11/02/2026

Sunderland Carers Centre provide support for people who look after others. That doesn’t mean professional carers. They support people who care for their husband, wife, mam, dad, son, daughter, sibling, friend or other relative. They offer information, advice and guidance to carers in and around Sunderland – and it’s all confidential, non-judgemental and impartial. Contact the GP surgery or call 0191 549 3768

Contact us Address: Thompson Park, Thompson Road Sunderland, SR5 1SF Tel: 0191 549 3768 (Answer-machine out of office hours) Fax: 0191 549 5095   General Email: contactus@sunderlandcarers.co.uk Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. (Out of office hours by appointment) Leave us a message: ....

09/02/2026

Raising awareness is crucial in the fight against head and neck cancer, which can develop in several places including the mouth, lips, throat, nose and ears. Find out more about the different symptoms from 👉 bit.ly/3tSkks3

06/02/2026

Weekend checklist: did you receive a cervical screening invite? Please open it and book. Early action saves lives.

04/02/2026

10% of people in the UK suffer with heartburn every week and treat it with over-the-counter medication. Smoking, caffeine and fatty foods are some of the things that can make it worse so it is worth making some lifestyle changes. But if you suffer with persistent heartburn for 3 weeks or more, it’s time to get checked out by your GP!

03/02/2026

Support for survivors of r**e and sexual assault, abuse or violence

The 2nd of February marks the beginning of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness week, NHS England is raising awareness of sexual assault referral centres (SARCs). Available across England, these specialist services offer practical, medical and emotional support to anyone who has been r**ed, sexually assaulted or abused at any time in their life.
Find out which SARCs are in your region on the nhs website. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-r**e-and-sexual-assault/ Individuals can call to book an appointment 24/7, and it’s their choice if they want to involve the police or report what happened.

Find out about sexual assault and r**e, where to get help and whether it has to be reported to the police, plus how to find a sexual assault referral centre.

03/02/2026

Listen to Kathleen as she tells us about receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer following routine screening.

"I was diagnosed in the very, very, very early stages and it makes such a massive difference to your treatment options. Please do it." 👇

The Northern Cancer Alliance is a multi-agency collaborative of providers, commissioners and third sector organisations, working together to increase cancer ...

03/02/2026

Springwell Medical Group collates feedback from patients following an appointment with a clinician. Patients can rate the contact as Good, Very Good, Poor, Very Poor or Neither Good nor Poor. They can also add a comment.
The results for January 2026 are set out below:
347 Responses received in total:
Good 37 responses
Very Good 304 responses
Poor 0 responses
Very Poor 2 responses
Neither Good nor Poor 4 responses
Thank you to all of our patients who took the time to give feedback. This is shared with all practice staff.

03/02/2026

29/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life