South Hylton Surgery

13/02/2026

You can now find helpful health information and support from local pharmacies on one website:
💻 https://communitypharmacy.org.uk/
🌟 On this website you can:
• Find your nearest pharmacy
• See what services they offer
• Get advice on minor illnesses
• Learn how pharmacies can help you without needing a GP appointment

Pharmacy teams across England are available to provide you with advice on conditions such as aches, pains, coughs, colds, sore throats and ear infections.

13/02/2026

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our computer software, causing slight delays. We appreciate your patience as we work through this.

thank you

13/02/2026

This we’re sharing a lovely message from a patient. We’re so grateful for the kind words and continued support.

Well done Rachel 🌟

12/02/2026

📢Important Patient Announcement

We are thinking about joining our 3 GP practices (South Hylton Surgery, New Silksworth Medical Practice & Monument Surgeries) under one business contract, but each practice will stay the same in the same place.

Letters and texts are being sent to all of our patients which will include everything you need to know.

If you need this information in large print, audio, easy read or another language, please call:
📞 0191 5341007 / 0191 5210252 / 0191 5438807

Further information is also available on our website - www.alliancemedicalgroupsunderland.nhs.uk/2026/02/12/patient-announcement-proposed-gp-merger/

11/02/2026

Did you know? Appointments are available if you have a dental problem that needs to be treated urgently. 🦷

You can:
1. Contact an NHS dentist
2. Book an appointment at an urgent dental access centre
3. Contact 111.nhs.uk or call 111

Find out more at:
https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/here-to-help-you/nhs-dentistry

North East and North Cumbria NHS

11/02/2026

In January 2026, the feedback from our 574 patients that used (and chose to leave feedback) for our AllianceCare system, was as follows:
Excellent - 41%
Good - 41%
Poor - 11%
Bad - 7%

You can save this link here onto your favourites, or it can be accessed from our website:
https://access.klinik.co.uk/contact/alliance-care

📞 Remember, if you struggle with online access or prefer to call, we are still here to help you over the phone.

10/02/2026

Each year in the UK around 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer. But what exactly is it? Watch as Blood Cancer UK explain more in this excellent video… the next 10 minutes could save your life 👇
youtu.be/9RLfx55v79c

Northern Cancer Alliance

Blood cancer is the 5th most common type of cancer in the UK, and the third biggest killer. But what is blood cancer? This is a film by Blood Cancer UK, the...

09/02/2026

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!


Northern Cancer Alliance

09/02/2026

🌟 Join Our Next Patient Participation Group (PPG) Meeting! 🌟
Your voice matters. We want to hear from you.
The NHS asks every GP practice to have a PPG, and any patient registered with our Alliance practices can join.
We'd love to see you there so you can:
✔ Share your experiences
✔ Bring new ideas
✔ Help us improve
✔ Learn more about how the NHS works
✔ Support other patients by gathering feedback

If you’d like to come along or want to know more, please get in touch.

06/02/2026

Brad, Health & Wellbeing Coach, is back at Pennywell's New Horizon Hope4All today for another Stop Smoking Drop-In! 🚭
📍Location: St Thomas Church, Petersfield Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BD
⏰ 9:00am – 11:00am
If you’re trying to stop smoking please come along for free support and advice — no booking needed!

04/02/2026

🌍It's World Cancer Day

Listen to Kathleen as she tells us about receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer following routine screening.

"I was diagnosed in the very, very, very early stages and it makes such a massive difference to your treatment options. Please do it." 👇


World Cancer Day Cumbria Integrated Care Cancer Alliance

The Northern Cancer Alliance is a multi-agency collaborative of providers, commissioners and third sector organisations, working together to increase cancer ...