What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had regarding the termination of General Medical Services from Andrews Medical Practice, The Old Dental Suite, Llwynhendy, Llanelli?
This was raised with me by the AM for Llanelli, Lee Waters, during my recent visit to a GP practice in Kidwelly with the health board chair. Hywel Dda University Health Board is responsible for the provision of health services to the people of Llanelli. I understand Rosedale Medical Group elected to serve notice to the health board of intent to terminate its contract for the GP services to the patients of Andrews Street Medical Practice in Llanelli, at 31 May 2017.
I understand the health board convened a vacant practice panel on 30 January 2017 at which a decision was made to disperse the Andrews Street Medical Practice patients to neighbouring practices in Llanelli. Currently, of the seven GP practices in Llanelli, three practices have expressed an interest in accepting the Andrews Medical Practice patients. If the patients are not happy with the practice they have been allocated, they will have the choice to move to another nearby practice in Llanelli.
The Andrews Street Medical Practice will remain open up until 31 May 2017 and patients will continue to receive care from the practice. The health board is responsible for ensuring the public continues to have access to high quality primary care services.