AQW 4896/22-27

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 18/10/2022
Answered On Date: 27/10/2022
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the appointment of a replacement contractor for Priory and Springhill GP Surgeries.

Answer:

The Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) have initiated a process to find a new contractor to take over the Priory & Springhill GMS Contract from 1st February 2023. There have been a number of expressions of interest put forward. SPPG officers are currently engaging with potential new contract holders and I remain hopeful that one will be successful.

Whilst I am hesitant to provide a timeframe, I can confirm that SPPG officers are working hard to find a solution that will ensure that the full range of GMS services are provided to all registered patients at Priory & Springhill Surgery from 1st February 2023. Patients and the wider public will be kept informed of any developments.