Kingswinford GP surgery to close
Health chiefs have decided to close a doctors surgery in Kingswinford.
Wordsley Green Medical Practice runs its main health centre in The Green, Wordsley, but will now close its branch surgery in Market Street, Kingswinford on March 14.
A small number of patients had objected to plans, with concerns about accessibility of public transport, staffing and distance of other surgeries.
The decision for closure, which was made at a Dudley CCG meeting yesterday afternoon, came as bosses stated the branch was no longer fit for purpose and didn't provide minor surgery and family planning services.
Spokeswoman, Laura Broster, said: "We intend this to benefit patients and improve services, including adding more consultation rooms. This could be viewed as making cuts or to actually make things better for the wider population."
Letters will be sent to all patients about the closure and support following it next week.
