West Dorset MP Chris Loder has told KeeP 106 he is seeking to progress plans to construct a new GP surgery in Chickerell.
Plans for a new surgery have been ongoing since 2009, but have been severely delayed following the decision by the Clinical Commissioning Group in 2014 not to pursue plans at the original site opposite the village hall owing to a lack of space. Wyke and Lanehouse Surgery are currently committed to providing additional provisions for patients of Chickerell of 1 to 2 GP morning sessions or one whole day a week.
Mr Loder met with the Practice Manager of the Lanehouse and Wyke Regis surgeries on the 2nd November to discuss how to make further progress, overcome obstacles associated with recruiting potential practice partners and wider GP recruitment in West Dorset.
On Tuesday 20th September, Mr Loder also organised to meet with Chickerell’s two Dorset Councillors in order to determine the next steps towards building a new GP surgery for the town.
Mr Loder said; “I am working hard to make progress on this, and am also urging Dorset Council to use its powers to raise the necessary funds through Section 106 funding for what proposes to be a vital and valuable asset for Chickerell.”
Chris Loder MP with Cllrs John Worth and Jean Dunseith