GP practices in the Sunderland council area: access and ratings
There are 39 GP practices in the Sunderland council area, with 292,561 registered patients between them (September 2026). 301,626 people living in Sunderland were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Sunderland have 1,961 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 39 practices in Sunderland with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at Sunderland GP Alliance - Special Allocation Scheme to 96% at Southlands Medical Group, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 18 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Hylton Medical Group has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands Medical Group | 10,959 | 11,062 | 96% | 90% | Good | 2,226 |
| Hylton Medical Group | 7,467 | 7,319 | 95% | 93% | Good | 1,629 |
| Dr. Joseph, Dr. Herbert & Dr. Devlin | 5,768 | 5,812 | 95% | 86% | Good | 2,357 |
| Rickleton Medical Centre | 2,888 | 3,043 | 94% | 90% | Good | 2,402 |
| Springwell Medical Group | 6,309 | 6,310 | 93% | 69% | Good | 1,372 |
| Village Surgery | 4,855 | 4,913 | 92% | 70% | – | 3,200 |
| Dr Ahmed El Safy | 2,994 | 2,968 | 90% | 82% | Good | 1,936 |
| Fulwell Medical Centre | 9,047 | 9,152 | 89% | 85% | Good | 1,743 |
| Houghton Medical Group | 8,022 | 8,352 | 89% | 72% | Good | 1,714 |
| Herrington Medical Centre | 9,547 | 9,969 | 88% | 88% | Outstanding | 2,334 |
| Happy House Surgery | 8,029 | 8,068 | 88% | 87% | Good | 4,034 |
| Broadway Medical Practice | 8,064 | 8,156 | 86% | 88% | Good | 1,320 |
| Kepier Medical Practice | 8,056 | 8,514 | 86% | 76% | Good | 2,071 |
| Ashburn Medical Centre | 5,017 | 5,073 | 85% | 69% | Good | 2,393 |
| Hetton Group Practice | 11,557 | 11,933 | 85% | 66% | Good | 1,912 |
| Grangewood Surgery | 6,958 | 7,549 | 85% | 85% | Good | 1,473 |
| Westbourne Medical Group | 5,642 | 6,608 | 85% | 81% | Outstanding | 1,770 |
| Dr Stephenson and Partners | 12,030 | 12,036 | 85% | 52% | Outstanding | 2,240 |
| Dr SM Bhate and Dr H El-Shakankery | 6,493 | 6,455 | 83% | 88% | Good | 2,720 |
| Wearside Medical Practice | 7,608 | 7,630 | 83% | 83% | Good | 3,241 |
| Forge Medical Practice | 8,380 | 8,226 | 82% | 77% | Good | 1,465 |
| Castletown Medical Centre | 2,324 | 2,370 | 82% | 76% | – | 1,756 |
| Millfield Medical Group | 14,030 | 13,882 | 82% | 50% | Good | 3,055 |
| The New City Medical Group | 5,474 | 5,382 | 81% | 82% | Good | 2,307 |
| Harraton Surgery | 3,374 | 3,461 | 80% | 85% | Inadequate | 1,815 |
| Monkwearmouth Health Centre | 4,320 | 4,302 | 80% | 88% | Good | 2,273 |
| Sunderland GP Alliance - Monument Surgeries | 9,670 | 9,732 | 80% | 37% | Good | 2,414 |
| Pallion Family Practice | 9,955 | 9,854 | 79% | 65% | Good | 1,913 |
| St Bede Medical Centre | 9,008 | 9,144 | 79% | 64% | Good | 882 |
| Galleries Medical Practice | 11,507 | 11,608 | 78% | 67% | Good | 1,885 |
| New Silksworth Medical Practice | 9,173 | 9,150 | 78% | 39% | Good | 2,527 |
| Park Lane Practice | 4,033 | 4,062 | 75% | 81% | Good | 4,089 |
| Concord Medical Practice | 5,213 | 5,263 | 73% | 68% | Good | 1,944 |
| Bridge View Medical Group | 14,460 | 14,543 | 72% | 54% | Good | 2,013 |
| New Washington Medical Group | 7,056 | 7,127 | 70% | 61% | Good | 2,752 |
| Deerness Park Medical Group | 13,463 | 13,567 | 68% | 52% | Good | 1,784 |
| South Hylton Surgery | 4,502 | 4,512 | 66% | 52% | Good | 1,533 |
| Redhouse Medical Centre | 5,344 | 5,412 | 58% | 56% | Good | 1,649 |
| Sunderland GP Alliance - Special Allocation Scheme | 36 | 42 | -9700% | -9700% | Good | – |
There are 1,961 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Sunderland, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 487 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 75% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Sunderland | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,961 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 487 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 75% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 22% | 19% |
96% of Sunderland's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Sunderland residents are Silverdale Family Practice (2,951), Middle Chare Medical Group (2,737) and West Rainton Surgery (1,893).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Sunderland registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Family Practice | 2,951 | Durham |
| Middle Chare Medical Group | 2,737 | Chester Le Street |
| West Rainton Surgery | 1,893 | Houghton Le Spring |
| Dr Kaura and Partners | 1,688 | Gateshead |
| Whitburn Surgery | 635 | Sunderland |
| Birtley Medical Group | 292 | Birtley |
| Byron Medical Practice | 209 | Seaham |
| Beacon View Medical Centre | 191 | Gateshead |
| Marsden Road Health Centre | 186 | South Shields |
| Marlborough Surgery | 180 | Seaham |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Sunderland is copd (3.3% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.9% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Sunderland (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.9% | 15.2% | 55,839 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.0% | 14.3% | 40,932 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.1% | 7.9% | 22,261 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.8% | 6.6% | 19,031 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 13,054 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.4% | 3.0% | 13,046 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 12,773 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.3% | 1.9% | 9,716 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.8% | 2.2% | 8,166 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6,783 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2,613 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3,013 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 3,011 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 2,937 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1,061 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,534 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2,411 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,001 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,455 |
- County Durham (2,118 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Darlington (2,479 patients per GP)
- Gateshead (1,835 patients per GP)
- Hartlepool (2,335 patients per GP)
- Middlesbrough (2,243 patients per GP)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2,059 patients per GP)
- North Tyneside (1,807 patients per GP)
- Northumberland (1,771 patients per GP)
- Redcar and Cleveland (2,568 patients per GP)
- South Tyneside (2,379 patients per GP)
- Stockton-on-Tees (2,350 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Sunderland?
39 practices are located in the Sunderland council area, with 292,561 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Sunderland residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 301,626 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Silverdale Family Practice (2,951).
How many patients are there per GP in Sunderland?
1,961 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Sunderland, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Sunderland?
43% of appointments at practices in Sunderland took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.