Welcome to Sunniside Surgery

Our mission at Sunniside Surgery is to work as a team, providing our patients with a high quality service at all times. 

 We are here for GP face to face and telephone appointments. Patients can also book in with the nurse for procedures such as smears, annual reviews, NHS health checks and much more.

If unsure please contact reception.

We also encourage patients to make use of the online services such as e-Consult and Patient Access for more flexibility and to assist the admin team.

There are appointments with the GP to book on-line for both face to face and the telephone.  

 

FLU AND COVID APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO BOOK IF ELIGIBLE, PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW AND VISIT YOUR NHS APP

 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

 

๐Ÿ“ฑ Make the most of your NHS App – and help us help you

We know that accessing GP services can sometimes be frustrating, and we want to make things as straightforward as possible for our patients.

Our surgery is currently under immense pressure, with very high demand for appointments, prescriptions, test results and administrative queries. At the same time, NHS services are facing significant financial pressures and funding constraints.

One simple way you can help us — and potentially save yourself time — is by making sure you have the NHS App downloaded and that notifications are switched ON. ๐Ÿ””

Why use the NHS App?

โœ… Receive important messages and updates from your GP surgery
โœ… View test results when they are made available
โœ… Order repeat prescriptions
โœ… Manage appointments, check hospital referrals and access other NHS services
โœ… Receive notifications rather than having to repeatedly contact the surgery
โœ… Check whether information or an update is already available before contacting us

๐Ÿ“ฒ Please check your NHS App first whenever you have a query. You may already have received a message, result, prescription update or other information that you need.

๐Ÿ”” Please check your notifications

If you have the NHS App, please take a moment to check that notifications are enabled and that you are regularly checking the app.

This small step can make a real difference. Every telephone call, online query and reception contact takes staff time. By using the digital services available to you, you can often get the information you need without waiting to contact the practice.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while our hardworking team continues to provide care under exceptionally challenging circumstances.

Thank you for helping us to help you. โค๏ธ

Click here to download the app

FLU VACCINE

FLU AND COVID VACCINATIONS

Eligibility for Flu vaccines to be given at Sunniside Surgery

From 1 September 2026:

  • pregnant women
  • all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2026
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From 1 October 2026:

  • those aged 65 years and over
  • those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza Chapter)
  • those in long-stay residential care homes
  • carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
  • close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
  • frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer-led occupational health scheme, including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers and those that are employed by those who receive direct payments (personal budgets), or Personal Health budgets, such as personal assistants
 COVID from the 1st of October 2026
 
  • Older adults aged 75 years and over.
  • Residents in care homes for older adults.
  • Immunosuppressed, as defined in the COVID-19 chapter of the green book, the UK Health Security Agency’s information on immunisation against infectious disease

Appointments are now available to book for eligible groups from the date stated above. Please check your NHS App to book online via the following link : https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/. If you are unable to book online, please contact reception for assistance 

 
 
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Breast Screening

1 in 5 women say embarrassment would stop them going for breast screening, and many don’t even talk about it with their friends or loved ones. It’s time to change that๐Ÿ’—

Screening can find cancer before you notice any signs. Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ rebrand.ly/qhytnaf

Clinics We Offer at Sunniside Surgery

LARC (long acting reversible conraception) - Dr Clare Patel

IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil

IUS (intrauterine system) or hormonal coil

Contraceptive implant

MINOR SURGERY (removal of moles/skin lesions and joint injections) - Dr Liz Lewis-Barned

Please book an appointment with Dr Lewis-Barned for more information

SMOKING CESSATION (advice and support to quit smoking) - Heather Bloxam

Quit smoking

NHS HEALTH CHECKS (for patients aged 40-74 with no pre-existing health conditions) - Heather Bloxam

NHS Health Check

SIGNS AND ADVICE

Symptoms of mouth cancer can include ulcers that won’t heal, a lump in your neck, mouth pain, or difficulty swallowing. These don’t always mean cancer — but it’s important to get them checked by your GP as soon as possible. Find out more from

@cancerresearchuk ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4lFtj8I

Pancreatic cancer can be hard to spot as symptoms can often come and go to begin with. If you notice anything unusual for you it's important to speak to your GP. Early diagnosis saves lives. Find out more from

@PancreaticCancerUK๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3scGxjc

#KnowTheSigns

Myeloma is the third most common blood cancer, but its symptoms are often vague and easy to dismiss as ageing or minor conditions. This can make speaking to your GP feel difficult. Use the symptom translator from @myelomauk to help you put your symptoms into words

๐Ÿ‘‰ rebrand.ly/zsks1x9

#KnowTheWarningSigns #MyelomaAwarenessWeek

Anyone with testicles can be affected by testicular cancer. Get to know what feels normal for you so you can visit your GP if there's something worrying you. Find out how to do a proper check once a month ๐Ÿ‘‰ rebrand.ly/zdohq2p

 

pcn

We are part of a Primary Care Network.

We are one of the five surgeries in the Gateshead Inner West Primary Care Network.

Please click here to view our Primary Care website and find out more about the services we offer as a PCN. 

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Page last reviewed: 13 August 2026
Page created: 20 August 2021