Springwell Medical Group

07/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Every year in May, institutions around the world recognise Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health awareness month began in 1949 and has been celebrated ever since as a month dedicated to raising mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental and emotional well-being. There are several ways to participate in mental health awareness, including through advocacy, volunteering, or simply showing support. Visit https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/support/mental-health-awareness for more information

05/05/2026

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 April 2026 are set out below:
356 Responses received in total:
Good 26 responses
Very Good 323 responses
Poor 3 responses
Very Poor 1 responses
Neither Good nor Poor 3 responses
Thank you to all of our patients who took the time to give feedback. This is shared with all practice staff.

01/04/2026

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 March 2026 are set out below:
312 Responses received in total:
Good 31 responses
Very Good 274 responses
Poor 1 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.

24/03/2026

Time to stop smoking? Springwell Medical Group offers smoking cessation advice and support. Why not give us a call to book your appointment with one of our advisors.

17/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awreness month. Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting 1 in 10 women. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation, pain, and scar tissue. Key symptoms include severe menstrual pain, chronic pelvic pain, pain during or after s*x, bowel/bladder pain, and heavy bleeding.

Get Involved:
Go Yellow! Yellow is the global color for endometriosis awareness, used to highlight the cause in schools and workplaces.

Support & Education: Organizations like Endometriosis UK offer resources and support services.

Awareness Actions: Sharing information to highlight that severe period pain is not normal and encouraging GP consultations
https://youtu.be/ABi1ncHorBY

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!