Clacton GP practice pulls out of plans for hospital move
Patient feedback put a stop to the change
Plans to move two GP surgeries in Clacton to the hospital have been disrupted.
One of the practices - St James - has pulled out after so much negative feedback from patients.
Ranworth is still due to move.
Health Bosses say they're disappointed but continue to work to deliver better care for all.
The CCG wanted to find out what impact, if any, the plans would have on local people being able to access services using the existing Clacton Hospital site.
As a result of the feedback received from the public and staff, St James Surgery has decided to withdraw from the plans.
This is because car parking space available would not suit their needs.
Dr Ed Garratt, Chief Executive of North East Essex CCG, said:
“We have received an extraordinary response to our engagement exercise and are grateful to those people who shared their views with us.
“We are committed to ensuring local people in Clacton and the surrounding areas have access to the best possible services and ensuring our proposals are shared in an open and transparent way. “We also want to make sure we make the best possible use of the resources that are available to us and this includes making best use of our existing estate.
“While we are disappointed St James is no longer able to be part of this proposal, we are committed to working with other local practices to seek a longer-term solution for the population and communities we serve.”