Springwell Medical Group

05/01/2026

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 December are set out below:
240 Responses received in total:
Good 12 responses
Very Good 223 responses
Poor 1 response
Very Poor 0 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.

24/12/2025

This Christmas, look out for the symptoms of dementia, such as irritability, forgetfulness, struggling to follow a conversation, or being confused about time and place.

If you spot any of these symptoms in a loved one, encourage them to visit their GP for an assessment. http://nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/

24/12/2025

Flu cases in hospitals have surged by 55% in the last week.

An average of 2,660 patients per day were in a hospital bed with flu last week. That’s enough flu patients each day to fill more than 3 whole hospital trusts.

The flu jab reduces your risk of becoming seriously ill this Christmas, and helps protect those around you.

Book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App.

Read more: https://www.england.nhs.uk/2025/12/nhs-facing-worst-case-scenario-december-amid-super-flu-surge/

23/12/2025

Springwell Medical Group opening times over the Festive Period:

23.12.25 - 8-6pm
24.12.25 - 8-6pm
25.12.25 - Closed
26.12.25 - Closed
27.12.25 - Closed
28.12.25 - Closed
29.12.25 - 8-6pm
30.12.25 - 8-6pm
31.12.25 - 8-6pm
01.01.26 - Closed
02.01.26 - 8-6pm

There are other services available when the Practice is closed.

For urgent help (not life threatening) you should use NHS111, which is available 24hrs a day, seven days a week, including bank holidays. They can provide medical advice, direct you to the most appropriate service or arrange an urgent out-of-hours GP appointment if necessary.

Minor injury units and urgent treatment centres, for less-serious accidents and illnesses

Pharmacy First service as a walk-in service from community pharmacy for certain conditions, i.e. sore throat, sinusitis, otitis media (children), urinary tract infections (women), shingles, infected insect bites and impetigo - check local pharmacy opening times.

NHS App as a point of contact to order repeat medication and access to urgent repeat medicines via NHS111 and 111Online.

For Life-threatening Emergencies - In a genuine emergency, such as a heart attack, stroke, severe bleeding or difficulty breathing you must Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E Dept.

From the Doctors and Staff at Springwell Medical Group we wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!

16/12/2025

Make sure your voice is heard. If you were invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, please don’t miss the opportunity to take part and share your experiences of care. The NHS and cancer charities use the results to understand what is working well and which areas need improvement. 👉 www.ncpes.co.uk Northern Cancer Voices

15/12/2025

Improve your understanding of the different services available as the NHS heads into winter.

Follow four people with four different health concerns as they get the NHS care they need – quickly and easily, without A&E. Get the right care, in the righ...

02/12/2025

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 November are set out below:
313 Responses received in total:
Good 28 responses
Very Good 275 responses
Poor 3 responses
Very Poor 2 responses
Neither Good nor Poor 5 responses
Thank you to all of our patients who took the time to give feedback. This is shared with all practice staff.

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

Margaret’s Story: How Links for Life changed everything
Nine years ago, Margaret lost her husband and found herself feeling
isolated. Living alone and no longer working, she was struggling —
until she discovered Youth Almighty Project (YAP) through Links for
Life Sunderland.
Now, Margaret is out five, sometimes six days a week, joining
activities like craft and cuppa, and seated exercise.
"I’ve found a lot of new friends as well; the groups have saved my
sanity!" she says.
Margaret’s story is just one example of how Links for Life helps
people connect with their community to improve wellbeing.
YAP is one of 28 organisations funded by Government through the
UK Shared Prosperity Fund, to deliver community-led activities as
part of Links for Life Sunderland.
And there’s lots more on offer too.
Find out more or get involved: www.linksforlifesunderland.co.uk

02/12/2025

https://youtu.be/3yZYETbtvoA?si=NrD505qr6x_ShP5X

"We’re hoping to achieve through Amber’s legacy — to raise awareness of cervical cancer and related symptoms." - Darren Cliff, Amber's dad and founder of Amb...

01/12/2025

Be aware of the common symptoms of childhood cancer, such as headaches that don't go away, being sick, constant tiredness and persistent pain. If you notice any of these signs, contact your GP immediately. Early diagnosis saves lives.

01/12/2025

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed, damaged and narrowed - often due to smoking, long‑term exposure to dust/fumes or genetic factors.

Here are some ways to live well with COPD:
🔹 Stop smoking - the single most effective step.
🔹 Take inhalers and follow your treatment plan to reduce flare‑ups.
🔹 Stay active, eat well, keep weight in check and avoid triggers like pollution or cold air.
🔹 Be alert to symptoms like persistent cough with phlegm, shortness of breath or wheezing - mention them to your GP.

Need more support or want to learn how to cope?
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-live-healthily-with-copd