The Stephenson Medical Practice

24/07/2025

Our new Patient Newsletter is available....Here an extract from it....

Prescriptions
You can request a repeat prescription via our Prescription Line 12-1 Mon/Friday, Online services, Practice website & Prescription forms available in the waiting room. The easiest way to request your prescription is via Online. Online Services can help you request repeat medication at your convenience with automated delivery of your prescription to your preferred pharmacy. It will show you your repeat medication and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
Routine prescriptions can take 48hrs to process.
New medication queries or alternative medication can take longer than the normal 48hrs, however the prescription team and GPs will do there best to get this turned around within the 48hrs.
Please be aware that the practice does not operate same day prescription requests. However, given the reason for your request staff will forward requests onto a GP who will determine if the request is suitable for same day.
Any patients who find themselves left without medication over the weekend. Please visit a pharmacy and speak with the pharmacist, you may be able to obtain an emergency supply for 2/3days.
You can also contact NHS 111 for prescriptions – this is free to call from landlines and mobiles.

23/07/2025

https://www.healthwatchsunderland.com/report/2025-07-22/health-care-where-go-what

This report covers people's insights into their awareness of available adult social care services.

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

Please contact the surgery if you would like to be part of the training. Thank you.

16/07/2025

31st July 2025

"How to complete an e-Consult"

Mini workshops starting at 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 2.30pm and 3.00pm

(delivered by our PPG members)

Please inform the practice by emailing d.partners@nhs.net or contact the surgery by telephone and give the time you would like to attend as we are limited with spaces. Thank you.

This is an educational session only. 😀

16/07/2025

NHS App - please switch on your notifications ☺️

The NHS is currently spending alot of money on sending texts messages. We are encouraging patients to turn on their notifications within the NHS App which will help reduce costs.

Please see the following information if you are unsure how to turn on your notifications. We greatly appreciate your support.

In this video you can see how you can read your messages in the NHS App and manage notifications on your mobile phone to make sure you get a notification whe...

15/07/2025

Some early liver cancer symptoms can be very vague – feeling sick, full after a small amount of food, losing weight without trying. It can also cause shoulder pain, tummy swelling and jaundice but these can all be caused by other conditions. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46oSVyC

This section tells you about a type of primary liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) it is sometimes called hepatoma. What is hepatocellular carcinoma HCC? HCC is a cancer of liver cells. Cells called hepatocytes start to multiply and grow more than they should. Around 3 out of 4 cancer...

15/07/2025

When Fran was invited for a lung health check, she had no hesitation about going – even though she felt fine. And thank goodness she did… listen to Fran ⬇️

Fran explains why she believes anyone invited for a lung health check should take up the opportunity after having her life saved through screening.

15/07/2025

Symptoms of cervical cancer can be caused by many different conditions but it’s important to get them checked by a GP. These include:

Vaginal bleeding unusual for you
Changes in vaginal discharge
Pain for discomfort during s*x
Pain in your lower back or pelvis

Find out more from 👉

Find out more about cervical cancer symptoms with Macmillan. Symptoms can include heavy periods or vaginal bleeding, but there are others to look out for.

15/07/2025

Sarcomas are cancers that can affect any part of the body, inside or out. Usually, the first symptom is a lump that is growing. There are two main types, either soft tissue or bone. Find out more from .sarcoma 👉 sarcoma.org.uk/about-sarcoma

Sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body. Around 15 people are diagnosed with sarcoma every day in the UK.