Alternative locations considered for new medical hub after concerns raised

Alternative locations are being considered for a new medical hub in Shrewsbury.

Under the plans, six GP practices would be based together from 2025, alongside health, social care, voluntary and community services.

But some patients have raised concerns about transport access at a location identified on Oteley Road.

Shropshire Council said it was looking into transport options as well other possible sites for the hub.

Simon Jones, Shropshire Council’s cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said: “Shropshire Council is one of a number of partners involved with this project.  As such, Shropshire Council wants to ensure that any proposed site is suitable and accessible for the county’s residents.

“We are aware of concerns from some patients around public transport to the potential site on Oteley Road in Meole Brace. The council has always been clear that good public transport links to this site would be key, and is looking into potential transport options for the site.

“The council is also aware of concerns around the location of the proposed site, and as such is proactively working with NHS STW (NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin) to help identify if there are any other alternative site options in the Shrewsbury area that could help address these issues and also meet the requirements for the hub.”