Ryehill medical practice set to close
The Dundee practice has fallen victim to the "national shortage of GPs"
Last updated 14th Feb 2022
Ryehill medical practice in Dundee is set to close on the 30th June due to being unable to recruit new GPs.
This is not the first time this has happened in the area as Friockheim health centre announced it is set to close on the 31st May due to the same issue.
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A spokesperson for NHS Tayside said: “Ryehill Medical Practice has taken the decision to terminate its contract to deliver General Medical Services on 30th June 2022.
“Ryehill Medical Practice is staffed by GPs who are independent contractors. As with many practices across Scotland, Ryehill Medical Practice has been affected by the national shortage of GPs and has been unable to recruit GPs.
“Patients at the practice will be receiving a letter in the next few days to explain the next steps. When a practice gives notice to stop providing services, NHS Tayside has to ensure that patients have continued access to a GP.
“Patients at Ryehill should be reassured that the practice will continue to be fully operational up until 30 June with the GPs continuing to practice from the practice.
“NHS Tayside will now work closely with Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership to ensure that patients can access local GP and primary care services from 1 July 2022.
“Patients will be kept informed as Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership develop plans for local delivery of primary care services.”