Campaigners are dismayed after Shropshire's NHS organization selected Medvivo as the preferred bidder for out-of-hours GP services, ending Shropdoc's long-standing provision. Portcullis Surgery, a large GP practice, has voiced support for a local service and urged the public to sign a petition and contact NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
The organisation has selected the firm Medvivo as its 'preferred bidder' for the contract to provide Shropshire's out-of-hours GP services.
The move is still being finalised, but has been met with dismay from campaigners who have vowed to fight against the decision.
HEALTHCARE OUT-OF-HOURS SERVICES GP CONTRACT CAMPAIGN
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