Last month, Gade Surgery in Rickmansworth merged with Chorleywood Health Centre, forming one larger organisation, with the aim of sharing resources and increasing appointment availability.
Gagan Mohindra, MP for South West Hertfordshire, said on Wednesday, July 2: “I’m pleased to hear that Gade Surgery and Chorleywood Health Centre have now formally merged to strengthen local GP services.
“This step will help improve resilience, create more flexibility for patients, and open the door to expanding services in the future. I recently visited Gade Surgery to discuss the plans and have written to congratulate both teams on coming together to secure sustainable care for thousands of residents across our community. I’m looking forward to visiting again this summer.”
However, some residents are experiencing disruptions due to the merge of the practice systems. Patients who were registered at Chorleywood Health Centre before the merger are requested to restore access by using the NHS App or NHS.UK at help.login.nhs.uk/setupnhslogin, or via the Patient Access app, which requires a visit the practice to complete a form and provide ID.
A spokesperson for Chorleywood Health Centre said: “We understand how important this service is, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.”
If patients are unsure of next steps, they are advised to call the practice on 01923 287100 or drop into either the Chorleywood or Rickmansworth site, where the team will offer support and get patients reconnected.
Patients who were registered with the Gade Surgery before the merger do not need to take any action.
Photo: Chorleywood Health Centre
0 Comments