Community Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist Services and Social Prescribing

This section connects you with health professionals and local services that support your physical and mental wellbeing. From rehabilitation and mobility support to social activities and community groups, these services help you stay active, connected and well.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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Recovery at Home and Urgent Community Response

They provide a 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week, service and are ready to respond quickly to provide support during times of illness or if someone experiences an unexpected change in their condition that could develop into a crisis. The teams respond to patients in their own homes. This team is made up of Nurses, Health care assistants, Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists. 

Phone: 0191 565 6100 (Care Coordination Hub)

Visit Recovery at Home Website

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Sunderland District Nursing and Frailty Nurses Teams

Across the City of Sunderland there are six District Nursing Teams offering a range of services.  Providing holistic nursing care to housebound patients preventing unnecessary hospital admission and allowing patients to be cared for in their own home or chosen environment. 

Phone: 0191 565 6100 (Care Coordination Hub)

Visit Sunderland District Nursing Teams

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Sunderland Social Prescribing Service

Social Prescribers will work with you to find out ‘What matters to you’. The team will then support you in your own community. Complete the self-referral form via the link or ask your GP to refer you to the Sunderland Social Prescribing Service.

Washington

If you are registered with the following GP practice,

• The Stephenson Medical Practice (Dr Stephenson and Partners)
• New Washington Medical Group
• Concord Medical Centre
• Harraton Surgery (J Healthcare)
• Rickleton Medical Centre
• Monument Surgeries (Barmston and Galleries) 

Please use the Washington link: 
Washington Social Prescribing Referral Form - Sunderland Health & Wellness Hub 

Central

If you are registered with the following GP practice,

• Village Surgery
• Happy House Surgery
• New Silksworth Medical Group
• South Hylton Medical Group
• Springwell Medical Group 

Please use the Central link: 
Central Social Prescribing Referral Form - Sunderland Health & Wellness Hub

Coalfields

If you are registered with the following GP practice,

• Kepier Medical Group
• Westbourne Medical Group
• Hetton Group Practice
• Houghton Medical Group
• Herrington Medical Group
• Grangewood Surgery

Please use Coalfields link:
Coalfields Social Prescribing Referral Form - Sunderland Health & Wellness Hub

North

If you are registered with the following GP practice,

• Dr Gellia and Balaraman  
• Bridgeview Medical Group
• Castletown Medical Centre
• Redhouse Medical Centre
• Fulwell Medical Centre
• St Bede Medical Centre 

Please use the North link:
Sunderland-North Social Prescribing Referral Form - Sunderland Health & Wellness Hub 

West

If you are registered with the following GP practice,

• Chester Road Surgery
• Hylton Medical Group
• Millfield Medical Group
• Forge Medical Practice
• Wearside Medical Practice
• Pallion Family Practice
• Broadway Medical Group 

Please use the West link:
West Sunderland-West Social Prescribing Referral Form - Sunderland Health & Wellness Hub 

East

If you are registered with the following GP practice,

• Ashburn Medical Centre
• Riverview Surgery
• New City Medical Practice
• Park Lane Practice
• Deerness Park Medical Group
• Villette Surgery
• Southlands Medical Group 

Please contact your GP practice for further details. 

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More on this website

Visit our Information and Advice section
Visit our Staying Active section
Visit our Home Safety section
Visit our Help and Contacts section 
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