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North Preston Medical Practice is undergoing a long-awaited revamp.
The GP surgery which is located within Ingol Health Centre aims to create a new modern and community-focused facility.
After supporting residents across Cottam, Bartle, Fulwood and Ingol for decades, it is now getting a substantial upgrade.
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The surgery will receive additional clinical rooms, a high-tech treatment area and a welcoming reception area and waiting room.
Dr Melanie Walsh, Senior GP Partner who has worked over 20 years at the practice said: “This expansion is truly a wonderful development for our community.
“We’ve seen a significant influx of new families moving into the area, and our current facilities have felt the pressure. With the new building, we’ll have more clinical rooms, a state-of-the-art treatment area, and a welcoming reception and waiting area.
“It will enable us to provide more appointments and a wider range of services to meet the needs of our growing population.”
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The journey for the renovation project has been a collective effort. After countless discussions and planning sessions, the renovation received a green light earlier this year.
Renovations are now underway and include eco-friendly features such as solar panels.
Tracy Cottam, the Practice Manager said: “We’re absolutely thrilled about these improvements, but we want our patients to know that their care is our top priority.
“It’s business as usual for us. Thankfully, we have our Broadway Surgery in Fulwood as a second location, so we can continue to serve our patients without interruption.”
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On top of the building work, the team are also welcoming new employees to the surgery.
They have hired a new urgent care practitioner, which means more same-day appointments are now available for urgent health concerns.
They now have a dedicated team of eight GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians and supportive administrative staff.
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