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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

GP Surgeries: Burton

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his oral contribution in response to the hon. Member for Christchurch of 25 March 2025, Official Report, column 773, whether he has received an update from the Dorset Integrated Care Board about the Burton Branch Surgery application.

Answer

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has received applications to open a branch surgery in the Village of Burton, near Christchurch in Dorset. Applications are currently going through the ICB governance process, which is expected to conclude following the ICB Prevention, Equity and Outcomes Committee on 23 April.

Following a local practice closure in August 2024, the ICB is assessing capacity in the area, which remains good. Access to general practice (GP) services for local residents remains very good, with a choice of five practices in the Christchurch area that are all accepting new patients and growing their lists. The NHS Dorset ICB is engaging with local partners, other GP practices, and the Wessex Local Medical Committees to ensure views are collated while going through our governance processes.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
43815
Session
2024-26
Related items
NHS Waiting Lists
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Oral answers to questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Burton GP surgeries
Link
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