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Hollybrook GP closure plan
Derby's Hollybrook Medical Centre plans to close in September, relocating 1,000 patients and prompting a local petition and government scrutiny.
A Derby GP clinic plans to close in September, relocating about 1,000 patients, sparking a petition and concerns from residents and local leaders.
Anger over plans to shut Derby GP surgery and relocate patients elsewhere
The Hollybrook Medical Centre in Keldholme Lane is due to close at the end of September. The practice says the building is in poor condition and too small for its needs, and an eviction notice has been issued. About 1,000 patients would be relocated to other Aspiro sites, with continued access to services by phone or online booking. The practice stresses that no reduction in appointment availability will occur.
Key Takeaways
"The area is already underserved and it was difficult to get appointments even before the closure was announced. As it was, it was bad, and now it has got worse, I worry for elderly and vulnerable patients as the nearest surgery is 1.6 miles away."
Local pharmacist comments on access concerns
"Relocating services is a major barrier to access and is likely to result in reduced engagement with primary care services, with knock-on effects for emergency and secondary care."
Councillor Graves on impact for residents
"Please be assured this decision has not been taken lightly, and our priority remains to provide you with safe, high-quality care."
Practice statement on closure
A petition has been started by local health users to press for continued local GP services. Hanif Jetha, owner of EJ's Pharmacy, warns that access is already strained and could worsen as the nearest surgery would be 1.6 miles away. Derby Councillor Alan Graves has written to NHS England and the local Integrated Care Board, urging a pause and a transparent community consultation while asking whether nearby practices can absorb the extra patients.
Highlights
- Access must stay local for every patient
- This is about trust as much as bricks
- People deserve a plan that protects the vulnerable
- A public process should be transparent and inclusive
Public health risk from GP closure plan
The plan to close Hollybrook Medical Centre risks disrupting local primary care for about 1,000 patients. Critics warn that relocation could hinder access for the elderly, disabled, and households without cars, and raise questions about capacity at receiving practices and interim arrangements.
Health services must adapt without leaving residents behind.
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