Learning Disability Hub
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Welcome to our advice and support page for people with learning disabilities.
How to make an appointment at the GP practice
Find us here:
St Bede’s Medical Centre
Lower Dundas Street, Sunderland,
SR6 0QQ
Our Opening Times:
If you need an appointment at the GP practice we are open:
Wednesday 7:45am to 6:00pm
Thursday 7:45am to 6:00pm
Closed
Please call NHS 111
Closed
Please call NHS 111
When you contact us please tell us if you need any extra help or support.
For example:
You have a carer who will attend appointments with you.
You need extra time to help you understand information. You need information in easy read.
To book an appointment at the surgery
You can come into the surgery and talk to our reception staff. Reception staff can book an appointment for you.
To book an appointment by phone
The best time to phone for an appointment is 9:00am
You may find it helpful to have paper and pen to write down your appointment date and time. You can ask someone to help if needed.
To book an appointment online:
On the website you can request/book an appointment using Patient Access. To book an appointment through the website you need to register for online services, you can do this by bringing identification into the surgery and competing a form.
Once you are registered you book an appointment by logging in to Patient Access.
We have different ways the GP can speak to you. The GP may phone you to check what the problem is and if you need to come to the surgery.
The GP may speak to you on a video call.
The GP may speak to you at the surgery
If you need help to book an appointment, please ask a friend or carer