Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Pressure mounts to create new GP surgery in Gainsborough

West Lindsey District Councillors have come together in support of plans for another GP dusrgery in Gainsborough.

They are to contact the Integrated Care Board to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to accurately determine GP service needs in the district.

Council member Trevor Young had highlighted that the population of the district was rising  rising, leading to higher demand for healthcare services, which was putting existing GP services are under ‘significant pressure’. The result was longer waiting times for appointments and limited availability of medical professionals.

He said: “Residents have expressed concerns about the accessibility and quality of the current GP services and inconsistency around across the district. The impact on the community is that the inadequate GP services can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatments which negatively impact on the health and well-being of residents.

“Overburden of healthcare professionals who may experience burnout, further corroborating the problem. Insufficient medical services can deter new residents and businesses from moving into the area affecting local development.”

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