WORCESTER’S Farrier House Surgery is set to close down in the coming weeks.
The surgery on Farrier Street has confirmed it will be closing its doors on Friday, March 1 in an open letter to patients on its website.
Bosses at Farrier House have said the closure was due to rising operational costs and ongoing staff shortages.
The letter added staff at Farrier House had worked with its NHS partners over many months to find someone to take over the running of this practice, but had been unsuccessful.
Health chiefs have moved to reassure patients they won’t be left without a GP as all nine practices in Worcester City will be welcoming a share of Farrier House patients onto their lists.
Patients at Farrier House will receive a text message over the next couple of days with a link to a nearby GP practice where they will be able to register online.
Those who are not set up to receive a text message or if you do not wish to register with the GP practice recommended can choose to register with any practice in the area currently accepting new patients.
Patients receiving treatment at hospital have also been urged to inform them their GP practice has been changed.
The letter added: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“We would like to reassure you no one will be left without a GP practice as a result of these changes.
“If you already have any appointments booked before the closure, you should continue to attend these until you have registered with your new GP practice.
“If you need to book a new appointment for you or your family before you have registered with a new GP practice, you can continue to do so as usual.
“We would urge you to register as soon as possible once you have received your text message, especially if you are on medication or have a long-term health condition.”
