Connah’s Quay doctors surgery launches public consultation on its future in the town

A GP surgery in Connah’s Quay has launched a public consultation on its future in the town.

St Mark’s Dee View Surgery within The Quay Health Centre has been under the management of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board since 2019.

The health board has initiated a public consultation to determine the surgery’s management path, offering three options to the residents.

The first option proposes no change, which would keep the surgery under the health board’s management.

The second option suggests promoting the practice to attract new GP partners ready to take over.

Under this path, services would likely continue at the current premises, with some changes in management and different doctors and nurses providing the service.

A third option considers dispersing patients, which would mean relocating St Marks Dee View Surgery patients to another practice close to their homes.

Surgery patients have received letters detailing potential futures, highlighting the importance of community input. “It’s vital that patients share their views,” said Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami, recognising the strong opinions constituents hold about GP services and their management.

The consultation aims to hear from those affected before making any decisions. Patients and the community can give feedback through various channels, including email, post, and a dedicated post box at the surgery.

Managing local GP services is crucial for residents, impacting healthcare access and the community’s overall well-being.

The health board has said, “Nothing will change without your knowledge.”

With the consultation now open, the coming weeks are pivotal for St Mark’s Dee View Surgery and its patients.

There are several ways to contact the health board if you want to comment or give feedback on the options outlined:

By Email: BCU.FlintshireGPServices@wales.nhs.uk

By Post: East Integrated Health Community, Preswylfa, Hendy Road, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1PZ

By Telephone: (03000) 858765 (Please be aware that this is an answer phone. Leave your name and number, and a member of the Health Board’s Primary Care Team will return your call as soon as possible)

At the Surgery: There is also a post box located on the reception at the surgery where you can post your comments.

Alternatively, if you prefer to speak to an independent organisation, you can contact LLais in confidence as follows:

By Email: northwalesyourvoice@llaiscymru.org

By Post: Mrs Carol Williams, Deputy Regional Director, LLais Gogledd Cymru, 11 Llys Castan, Ffordd Y Parc, Parc Menai, Bangor, LL57 4FH

By Telephone: 01248 679284 (ext 3)

Through the Web: https://www.llaiswales.org/