New provider to deliver GP services in Moffat
It comes after significant disruption to patient services at the start of the month
Last updated 30th Jun 2023
Lochmaben Medical Group has been awarded the contract to deliver general medical services in Moffat, with the new providers set to take over provision in November this year.
The Group will continue to deliver services from existing locations in Moffat and Leadhills.
NHS Dumfries and Galloway chief executive Jeff Ace said: “I am delighted to be able to announce that Lochmaben Medical Group will be the providers of GP services for the patients of Moffat and surrounding communities.”
The contract has been awarded following a period of direct NHS Board management for the surgery.
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Lochmaben Medical Group’s partners said: “We are very excited to extend the service we provide to the residents of Lochmaben into the Moffat community.
“Our aim is to develop Moffat Surgery into a sustainable practice, supported by a commitment from the Health Board to explore more suitable premises in the future.”
The new providers remain dedicated to retaining their existing services: “As a partnership, we are also clear that we wish to maintain our clinical commitments to the patients at Lochmaben surgery, whom we have been proud to serve for so many years.”
Welcoming the update, local representatives MP David Mundell, MSP Oliver Mundell and Moffat based Councillor Lynne Davis have described the news as ‘a very positive development.'
In a joint statement, they said: “This news will bring some certainty to patients in Moffat and the wide rural areas covered by the practice who have been deeply concerned about the future availability of community healthcare.
“The new contractors, Lochmaben Medical Group, have a good track record of operating in Dumfriesshire and are acutely aware of local needs and concerns.
“We are pleased NHS Dumfries and Galloway are to assist the practice become fully established including helping identify more appropriate surgery premises, if required.
“Equally important is the new operator’s commitment to keep surgery premises in Moffat and the Lowther Hills area once they take over in November."
It’s understood further information will be provided as NHS Dumfries and Galloway works with Lochmaben Medical Group over the transitional period to November.