Fears that GP surgeries could close amid Shrewsbury 'health hub' move
Campaigners fear that doctors' surgeries could be at risk of closing if they are merged into a "health hub".
A petition to stop eight GP practices in Shrewsbury from being amalgamated into a health hub has gathered hundreds of signatures, and calls are being made for a proper consultation process on the "radical" proposals.
The move, which would affect 65,000 patients, would involve Mytton Oak Surgery, Radbrook Green Surgery, The Beeches Medical Practice, Claremont Bank Surgery, Belvidere Medical Practice, Marden Medical Practice, Marysville Medical Practice and South Hermitage Surgery.
It comes after Whitehall Medical Practice closed in 2019, leaving 3,700 residents without a GP surgery.
So far, more than 200 people have signed the Lib Dem-led petition, which will be presented to the Shropshire NHS Care Commissioning Group/Integrated Care System and Shropshire Council.
