GP surgery in Sunderland

Village Surgery Partnership

Silksworth Road, Sunderland, SR3 2AN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,795 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 70% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 28 in Sunderland Based on 123 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 60

  • Easy to get through on the phone66
  • Easy to contact online58
  • Good experience of getting in touch71
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment35

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed77
  • Doctors and nurses listen93
  • Patients trust the staff53
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done53
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 77%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 83%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 8%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 92% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 93%
Needs were met 95% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 90% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 62% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 July 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Silksworth Road, Sunderland, SR3 2AN
Phone
0191 521 2282
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sunderland Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A89011 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 March 2026

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,795registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.6%15.2%
Diabetes10.1%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression17.2%14.3%
Obesity19.3%13.9%
Smoking12.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Village Surgery Partnershipthis surgery7570%92%Yes
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Happy House SurgerySunderland, SR3 4BY1.2 miles8487%88%Yes
The Broadway Medical PracticeSunderland, SR3 4HG1.5 miles8388%86%Yes
Springwell Medical GroupSunderland, SR3 4HG1.5 miles8969%93%Yes
Southlands Medical GroupSunderland, SR2 0RY1.5 miles9890%96%Yes
Chester SurgerySunderland, SR4 7TU2.1 miles8882%90%Yes
Park Lane PracticeSunderland, SR2 7BA2.3 miles6181%75%Yes
Wearside Medical PracticeSunderland, SR4 7XF2.3 miles5683%83%Yes
Villette SurgerySunderland, SR2 8AX2.4 miles9786%95%Yes

Springwell Medical Group is 1.5 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Village Surgery Partnership taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Village Surgery Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0191 521 2282.

How do patients rate Village Surgery Partnership?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Village Surgery Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Village Surgery Partnership?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Village Surgery Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 March 2026).

What are the opening times of Village Surgery Partnership?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 July 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Village Surgery Partnership?

Call 0191 521 2282. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Silksworth Road, Sunderland, SR3 2AN.

How many patients are registered at Village Surgery Partnership?

Around 4,795 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sunderland Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East and North Cumbria NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.