PATIENTS from Cae Teg Health Centre in Cwmbran have been reassured that services will not be disrupted after a contractor announced plans to give up its General Medical Services contract.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has sent letters to patients confirming Dr Allen and Partners will resign their General Medical Services contract from June 30.

A spokesman for ABUHB said: “The Health Board will ensure that all patients that are currently registered with Cae Teg will have access to a GP practice from July 1 and Cae Teg Health Centre will continue to deliver general medical services to patients as normal until the contract ends on June 30.

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“The health board’s vacant practice panel will meet in the next few days to discuss the options available. From February all patients will be informed about the outcome of the vacant practice panel and the next steps the health board will take.

“Drop-in sessions will be organised at Cae Teg Health Centre so patients can discuss any concerns they have with a healthcare professional and we will keep patients informed as to when these are happening.

“Patients do not need to do anything at this point in time. If you have any concerns in the meantime, please contact Cae Teg Health Centre on 01633 869544, or the health board’s primary care team on 01495 241239.

“A full list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the Health Board’s website: abuhb.nhs.wales/news/news/important-information-regarding-cae-teg-health-centre-cwmbran”