New Health Centre Thornbury 2023-10-17

2023-10-17

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The project to provide a new health centre in Thornbury is under discussion, and the questioner has been working tirelessly to champion it.
What steps his Department is taking to provide a new health centre in Thornbury.
My officials are working closely with colleagues in NHS England and the integrated care board to help progress the scheme. The questioner met Lord Markham earlier today to discuss imminent funding for the development of the business case, and they will be in touch in the coming days.
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We Will Be In Touch In The Coming Days
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Q2 Partial Answer
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A £40 million bid for a new health centre in Thornbury, which is growing and requires more GP appointments, mental health support, and outpatient services.
I am grateful to Ministers for taking the time to meet me this morning to discuss the £40 million bid for a new health centre in Thornbury. Can the Minister update me on the timescales for the announcement on funding so we can get this crucial facility open as quickly as possible?
My officials will continue to work closely with the questioner, the integrated care board and with the NHS to progress the scheme. We will be in contact in the coming days, following the meeting he had earlier today with Lord Markham.
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We Will Be In Touch In The Coming Days
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