Future of GP surgery unclear as vital talks break down

TALKS to keep a city GP surgery open and avoid closure have broken down, councillors have said.

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Park Medical Practice has proposed closing its Oakwood surgery on Bishops Drive permanently due to it being "no longer fit for purpose" and concerns over public safety.

Earlier this month, the practice sent a text to patients detailing its plans for closure later this year and said services from the branch would move to its other surgeries in Chaddesden and Borrowash - the latter of which could be expanded subject to planning permissions.

This has led to fears in the Oakwood community that people with mobility issues or those who are unable to drive may struggle to see their doctor near where they live.

There is another GP surgery in the area but it is understood to be struggling with its capacity already.