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We would like to ask patients to come forward that have had bariatric surgery outside the UK. Any relevant information that you were issued at the time post-surgery, can you please submit a copy to the practice.

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Our Practice

The Practice has been established in Washington since 1946.  We have been in the present building since 2003. In 2004 we became a training practice for both GP Registrars and Medical Students. Occasionally you may be asked if a GP Registrar or student can attend your consultation with the doctor. Your permission will always be sought and you are entitled to decline, however this forms an essential part of the training of young doctors and we would ask your cooperation wherever possible. You are under no obligation to cooperate.

We’re improving how we communicate with patients. Please tell us if you need information in a different format or communication support. Our Practice is highly patient focused and we have a multidisciplinary approach to patient’s healthcare. We aim to deliver the best care to our patients by combining the skills of the practice team with other health and social care workers within the community.

We are committed to building a relationship of mutual trust and understanding between the practice team and our patients. We will provide comprehensive personal and family healthcare that is friendly, confidential and of consistently high quality.

Every Member of the Team in our Practice have two roles: 
– To do their day job
– To improve how we do the day job

Non-urgent advice: New NHS Weight Loss Treatment – Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)

You may have seen in the media that from 23 June 2025, some GP practices can begin offering a new NHS treatment called Tirzepatide (Mounjaro).

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is to help people with obesity lose weight and help with weight related health problems.

This does not mean the medicine will be prescribed straight away or available immediately. This treatment is also only available to people who have certain medical conditions.

We are experiencing a lot of enquiries about this. Please be patient with us while the NHS rolls out this treatment safely and fairly.

You can find lots of useful information about Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) here ICB advice and support weight loss drugs information for patients. This includes details about who is eligible and other options to support you with weight loss.

If you need advice about your weight, you can book a routine appointment with a GP or healthcare professional to talk about your options. This may include whether Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is suitable for you.

Who can get this treatment? Tirzepatide will only be offered to people who have the highest clinical need, this means those whose health is most affected by obesity and who are likely to benefit the most.

To be considered for this treatment, you must:

  • Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, and

Have at least four of the following health conditions:

  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol or high fat levels in the blood
  • Sleep apnoea (trouble breathing while asleep)
  • Heart disease
  • Type 2 diabetes

Local and NHS services

The surgery works in partnership with local and NHS service providers and groups.

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If you can’t get an appointment with your GP or can’t get there during the day due to work or other commitments you can use the Enhanced Access Service.

Sunderland offers extra appointments seven days a week at your local out of hours site, alternatively it may be possible to arrange an appointment at another site across the city which your practice will arrange.

Get more information about the Sunderland GP Enhanced Access Service.

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111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In case of a life threatening emergency, please dial 999

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