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GP services in Cheltenham

P003074 - 21 May 2025 to 15 July 2025

Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
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At a Glance

This petition concerning gp services in cheltenham was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition calls for the establishment of a new GP surgery in Cheltenham due to the strain on current GPs, who are working long hours without breaks, and the difficulty residents face in securing timely appointments. This need is exacerbated by the town’s growth.

Action Requested

The House of Commons should urge the Government to consider the needs for a new GP surgery in Cheltenham when allocating resources for health services.

Key Facts

  • Multiple primary care facilities are under development in Cheltenham.
  • A new primary care facility is planned in Central Cheltenham to co-locate two existing practices.
  • NHS Gloucestershire ICB aims to develop a specific primary and community health facility for around 5,000 patients in west Cheltenham.
  • Another plan involves developing a facility for around 9,000 patients in Elms Park West housing development.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
15 July 2025
Max Wilkinson Lib Dem
Cheltenham
Presented
21 May 2025
Max Wilkinson Lib Dem
Cheltenham
I rise on behalf of petitioners in Cheltenham. Cheltenham is a thriving and growing town, which has many old buildings. That combination of factors provides challenges in the provision of medical services. Some of our existing GP surgeries are searching for improved premises, and with more homes planned in our area, it will be vital to provide new premises to meet additional demand. I present this petition, a replica of which has been signed by 3,412 Cheltenham residents. It states: “The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to consider the needs of a new GP surgery in Cheltenham when allocating resources for health services.”
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