Alert: Changes from Wednesday 2nd April 2025

The Stephenson Medical Practice will be implementing a new appointment system, starting
Wednesday 2nd April 2025. All GP/ANP appointment requests will be done via eConsult.
Watch a video from Dr Sumner regarding eConsult

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The Stephenson Medical Practice

Tel: 0191 416 2578

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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

Local and NHS services

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

Sunderland Health and Wellness Hub

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.

NHS 111 & Emergencies
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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Easter Bank Holiday Opening Times

The practice will be closed Friday 18.4.2025 and Monday 21.4.2025. Normal opening times from 22nd April 2025 8am to 6pm.

Meals on Wheels

Christmas and New Year Opening Times

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You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more.

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