1. Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
  2. Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
  3. Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
  4. Advice and Information -

    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.
  5. Report -

    This report highlights the feedback gained from patients of Dr Singh's surgeries at Spingwell House and Harraton.
  6. Report -

    Having received positive feedback from a number of service users of Deerness Park GP Practice we decided to carry out an enter and view visit to discover what they thought made it a good service.
  7. Report -

    Read our Patient Participation Groups guide.
  8. Report -

    Read our report on the Sunderland GP Alliance Medical Practice telephone system.
  9. Report -

    Read our report on Dr Bhate & Partners GP Practice
  10. Report -

    Read our report on the New Washington Medical Group merger
  11. Report -

    Read our report on the feedback we received on the Sunderland GP Extended Access service.
  12. Advice and Information -

    Wound care hubs across the city of Sunderland
  13. Advice and Information -

    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.
  14. Advice and Information -

    If you need to see a GP in the evening, at weekends or on bank holidays, Sunderland's Extended Access Service can help.
  15. News -

    Six golden rules video to help patients have follow up conversations with their GP after being recommended to take medication by mouth for osteoporosis
  16. Advice and Information -

    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.
  17. Report -

    This report covers people's experiences of accessing their GP practice
  18. News -

    Access to the Sunderland GP enhanced service over Christmas and New Year
  19. News -

    Find your nearest open pharmacy during the August Bank Holiday. These are opening times for bank holidays only.
  20. Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
  21. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our 2019 board meetings.
  22. Report -

    Guidelines for members of the public who would like to attend our Board meetings as observers
  23. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our 2020 Board meetings.
  24. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our 2021 board meetings.
  25. Report -

    Here is our guide to enter and view; Healthwatch Sunderland's powers to access health and care services
  26. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2013-2014
  27. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2014-2015
  28. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2015-2016
  29. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2016-2017
  30. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2017-2018
  31. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2018-2019
  32. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2019-2020
  33. Report -

    Read our code of conduct policy
  34. Report -

    Read our complaints policy
  35. Report -

    Read our decision making policy
  36. Report -

    Read our register of interest policy
  37. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2020-2021
  38. Report -

    Read our whistleblowing policy
  39. Report -

    Read our volunteer policy
  40. Report -

    Read the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children's policies