Changes to the GP service in Bridlington will mean patients may not actually see a GP in future.
Three of the towns' surgeries are closing next year.
All patients will be transferred to the remaining two surgeries which are going to expand, and use a new model of care which will see GP's leading teams of specialist practitioners.
Dr Priya Reddy, Clinical Director at the Bridlington Primary Care Network, says the model needs to change.
As a result of contractual arrangements within the NHS, Field House Surgery, Practice One and Wolds View surgery are expected to cease operating under their current arrangements from Friday 31 March 2023 with patients being transferred over to one of the two remaining practices in Bridlington; Humber Primary Care (previously Manor House and Practice Two) which is run by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust (HTFT) or Practice Three which is run by Drs Nunn, Reddy & Reddy.
Dr Priya Reddy from the Bridlington Primary Care Network says that in future patients won't necessarily see a GP when they attend a surgery.
The NHS say that over the coming months, patients or households registered with these practices will be contacted with details of the transfer arrangements to one of the other practices in Bridlington or another GP practice of their choice, subject to practice catchment areas.
The Bridlington primary Care Network say that a drop in event at Bridlington Spa last week, aiming to help explain the changes, was attended by over 150 people.
Dr Priya Reddy, Bridlington Primary Care Network Clinical Director, said:
“I would like to thank everyone who was able to attend the ‘drop-in’ session on Wednesday, as always it is a pleasure to meet with local people. We know that many people will be worried and hopefully this event has helped to reassure our patients that the changes will, in the longer-term, help to grow local services to meet the needs of Bridlington’s thriving population.
“Having two large practices in Bridlington will help to secure the future of Primary Care services. Larger practices find it easier to recruit and retain staff because they can offer career development, improved training facilities and opportunities for clinicians to specialise.
“The new arrangements will make it easier to share learning, clinical leadership/mentorship, and help to bring in new additional clinical roles including physician associate, pharmacists, paramedics, nurse practitioners and Musculo-skeletal practitioners. These additional staff, including GPs will mean people should see a clinician quicker.”
There is more information about the changes at https://www.eastridingofyorkshireccg.nhs.uk/our-plans/improving-primary-care-services-in-bridlington/
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