laurahammond published Almost 12,000 patients affected by GP closures in last five years

Seven GP practices have closed in Nottingham over the past five years, forcing more than 11,750 patients to find a new doctor.Data from NHS Nottingham City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) shows that four closed following the retirement of a GP.The rest closed for a mix of reasons, including a merger and following a period of suspension by the Care Quality Commission.The most recent practice to be closed is that of Dr Khashayar Ghaharian's at Wollaton Vale Health Centre, which will shut on...