Community urged to have say on proposed Riversdale Surgery relocation
NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Primary Care Commissioning Committee met in public on 12 February, to discuss the proposed relocation of Riversdale Surgery in Wylam to its branch site in the Oakland’s Health Centre in Prudhoe.
The practice submitted a formal application to the committee who heard the details of the proposal. The move would allow the practice to operate from a modern, fit for purpose primary care centre and enable clinical and community services to run from one central location.
As part of their application to relocate, the practice also shared with the committee the feedback from their patient and public engagement which raised concerns over the withdrawal of services in Wylam, difficulties with transport and accessibility.
The CCG noted these concerns and has agreed to undertake further engagement to hear the views of the local community and assess the impact of the proposed relocation.
Two drop in sessions have been arranged at St Oswin’s Church Hall, Wylam as follows:
- Wednesday 19 February, 3.00pm – 5.00pm, St Oswin’s Church, Wylam
- Monday 24 February, 1.00pm – 3.00pm St Oswin’s Church, Wylam
- Thursday 27 February, 5.00pm – 7.00pm, Wylam Library
Responses from the community, together with the engagement report we produced in 2018 will be used to understand how the practice can address any concerns.
Further information on the next steps will be provided as soon as they are available.
