Собственники клиники в Болтоне надеются на сохранение адреса и новый договор с НЗ

There is still a chance of a familiar Bolton GP surgery staying put, with its landlords saying they are optimistic about reaching a new deal with the NHS. The landlords, who have asked not to be named, said they want the Ladybridge GP Surgery to remain and are in discussions with NHS Greater Manchester over a new long-term lease. They said the rent currently being paid was set in 1992 and has remained the same since then, with the previous lease having expired in 1997. The landlords said: “I'm with the residents, 100 per cent, and we want the surgery to stay. “We're very optimistic that the NHS will come to negotiate a new lease, a long-term lease. “And our intentions are that we want the surgery to remain, because of the need in the community.” They said the surgery has also been their family's GP practice for nearly 30 years. NHS Greater Manchester said it was working with Bolton Community Practice to support continued services for patients and said no final decision had been made about future premises. A spokesperson said: “NHS Greater Manchester is working closely with Bolton Community Practice to support the continued delivery of services for Ladybridge Surgery patients and ensure nobody is left without access to GP care following the landlord serving a notice to terminate the current lease on 30th November 2026. “No final decision has been made regarding future premises arrangements and work is underway to explore available options. “We understand patients want certainty about the future of the practice. “Our priority remains maintaining accessible GP services for local people, particularly those who may be most affected by any change in location, and we will continue to keep patients and stakeholders informed as plans develop.” Cllr Andy Morgan said he welcomed the statement and the confirmation that no final decision had been made. It is understood Cllr Morgan is also due to meet with those involved to discuss the site and possible alternatives if a new agreement cannot be reached. He has said he is happy to visit the site and discuss potential alternative locations, with the practice also engaging with patients to understand what they want. Cllr Morgan said: “I welcome this statement from NHS Greater Manchester and, importantly, the confirmation that no final decision has yet been made about the future location of Ladybridge Surgery. "My view remains the same. The clear preference of the local community is for the surgery to remain on the Ladybridge estate, ideally in its current location, with the building refurbished and brought up to the standards required for modern primary care. "There are obviously issues that need to be worked through between the NHS, the practice and the building owner, but discussions are continuing and I think it is important that we give those discussions every opportunity to succeed. "If remaining in the current building ultimately proves impossible, then any alternative needs to be as local and accessible as possible, particularly for older and more vulnerable patients who rely on the surgery. "I will continue working with everyone involved and making sure the views of Ladybridge residents are heard. "For now, the important message is that no final decision has been made and GP provision for Ladybridge patients will continue.” Bolton Community Practice previously said its current tenancy will end on November 30, 2026, but that there was no immediate impact on services. The landlords said: “It's very important, I think, to be positive at the moment.” They added that their intention had always been for the NHS surgery to remain alongside the other existing businesses at the precinct.