Formal Announcement – Closure of Hovingham Branch Surgery
We wish to inform all patients that the Hovingham Branch Surgery will be closing as the lease on the premises comes to an end in June 2026.
Despite exploring all available options, we have been unable to secure a financially viable long‑term solution that would allow us to continue operating from Hovingham.
Please be assured that the practice remains fully committed to ensuring continuity of care for all our patients.
Public Consultation Event – Invitation
To support a smooth transition and provide an opportunity for patients to ask questions, we will be holding a public consultation event.
📅 Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
⏰ Time: Drop in anytime between 16:30 – 18:30
📍 Venue: Hovingham Village Hall
At this event we will:
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- Explain why the closure is necessary
- Outline how we will continue to provide care
- Answer your questions
- Listen to your feedback and concerns
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All patients and members of the local community are warmly welcome to attend.
Ongoing Care
As a result of these changes, there will be no change to the existing clinical team working within the practice. There will be no reduction to our teams who take your calls and there will be no reduction in the number of appointments currently available. The practice area will remain unchanged.
All services will continue to be provided from Ampleforth Surgery, which has recently been extended to include:
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- Two additional consulting rooms
- A 24‑hour medication dispensing machine
- A newly resurfaced tarmac car park to improve access, particularly for patients with mobility difficulties
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Patients do not need to take any action. You will remain registered with the practice unless you choose to register elsewhere.
We understand that this change may be disappointing or inconvenient for some patients, and we sincerely apologise for any disruption it may cause. Our priority is to ensure that safe, high-quality, and sustainable care continues to be available to all our patients.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
