AQW 4896/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the appointment of a replacement contractor for Priory and Springhill GP Surgeries.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 18 October 2022
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 18 October 2022
- Answer due by
- 21 October 2022
- Answered
- 27 October 20229 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
The Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) have initiated a process to find a new contractor to take over the Priory & Springhill GMS Contract from 1st February 2023. There have been a number of expressions of interest put forward. SPPG officers are currently engaging with potential new contract holders and I remain hopeful that one will be successful.
Whilst I am hesitant to provide a timeframe, I can confirm that SPPG officers are working hard to find a solution that will ensure that the full range of GMS services are provided to all registered patients at Priory & Springhill Surgery from 1st February 2023. Patients and the wider public will be kept informed of any developments.