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GP Surgery Funding Secured for Village
23 Mar
Summary
- Up to £88,000 annual funding allocated for a new surgery.
- The project aims to replace an outdated facility with an expiring lease.
- Over 2,000 residents campaigned for improved local healthcare.
Residents of Sherston, near Malmesbury, have welcomed the confirmation of funding for a new GP surgery. The Tolsey Surgery, currently serving over 3,000 patients, operates from an outdated building with an expiring lease, prompting a strong community campaign for a replacement facility.
The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Integrated Care Board has now allocated up to £88,000 per year for the new surgery's development. This financial backing represents a crucial step in overcoming previous concerns that the surgery might close.
This development is the culmination of significant effort, with over 2,000 residents actively campaigning for improved local healthcare services to accommodate a growing community. The confirmation of funding allows the project to advance to its next stages, including fundraising initiatives and the finalization of architectural designs.
