The future of two of Londonderry's largest GP practices, catering for about 10,000 patients, is uncertain dcsdcouncil is told
Councillors said the ongoing threat of closure was causing huge concern for patients and staff and there was a worry it could pile pressure on other already stretched practices.
"If Bridge Street closes thousands of patients will need to be redistributed elsewhere, if Racecourse closes the same is going to happen.Mr Brolly said there were a number of options for both surgeries, including the securing of new contractors to take over service delivery. In the worst case scenario, Mr Brolly added, "patients may have to be dispersed" across other practices in the city.There is deadline of 31 July to find a suitable contractor for Bridge Street Family GP practice
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