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Herrington Medical Centre

Philadelphia Lane, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4LE
Tel: 0191 584 2632

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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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Water works/bladder infections….

Women aged 16-64, excluding those who are pregnant, can receive over the counter advice and treatment for uncomplicated water works/ […]

Ordering and managing your repeat prescriptions

Did you know you can manage repeat prescriptions from Herrington Medical Centre in the NHS App? You can easily choose […]

No Fear – cervical screening (smears)

We know that going for your cervical screening can seem unpleasant, scary or embarrassing. Lots of women don’t go when […]

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