Major changes to the GP service in Bridlington are being explained at a drop in event in the town today.
Three of the towns five GP surgeries will be closing next year with the remaining two surgeries expanding and taking on all the displaced patients.
Field House Surgery; Practice One and Wolds View will be ceasing to operate with patients being transferred over to one of the two remaining practices in Bridlington; Humber Primary Care or Practice Three.
William Uglow is Assistant Director of Planned & Primary Care at the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. William says the remaining practices are going to use a new care model which will mean patients might see specialist nurses for some conditions rather than the GP.
Bridlington Primary Care Network (PCN) is hosting the drop-in event on Wednesday, 16 November 2022 from 10.30am to 1.00pm in the Sessions Room at Bridlington Spa. The event will provide an opportunity for local residents to hear about and discuss upcoming changes to general practices. People can pop in at any time that suits them.
Dr Priya Reddy, Bridlington PCN Clinical Director said:
“The care and safety of our patients is as always, our primary concern. We want to make sure everyone affected is fully aware of the changes that are taking place and this drop-in event is one of the ways that we are doing this, along with information and Frequently Asked Questions that are available in GP practices as well as on practice websites and social media.”
“The full detail of the transfer arrangements is still being worked through and people will be directly contacted with that information at the appropriate time. This drop-in event will give people the chance to come along, talk to myself and my colleagues, ask questions and hopefully feel completely at ease, and supported with the changes.”
William Uglow says the changes have been driven in part by long term problems recruiting enough GP's in the town.
The new care model will see GP's at the remaining practices leading a team of health care professionals. Patients will be directed to the right specialist to deal with their particular medical issue. While this means patients wont always see a GP, it is hoped that the system will speed up patients access to medical services.
William Uglow says while recruiting GP's has been a particular bottle neck for GP services in the town they primary care system has been successful in finding the specialist support staff needed to help operate the new care model.
William Uglow says patients in Bridlington don't need to take any action, he says they will be contacted by the NHS when details about the new arrangements are finalised.
Due to concerns around COVID and the safety of all residents, people will be asked to consider wearing face coverings whilst attending the event. The PCN is also advising anyone wanting to come along who is displaying symptoms of COVID, to please not attend.
For people who cannot attend the event, the information that is being shared at the event is already available online at Improving primary care services in Bridlington — East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group . Hard copies are also available in GP practices.
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