Boost for healthcare with construction of doctors’ surgery

Tollerton in North Yorkshire will have a new purpose-built doctors’ surgery next year with help from housebuilder, Daniel Gath Homes.

Currently building a range of detached and mews homes at Galtres Meadows, Forge Lane, the York-based company is also constructing a medical centre within the development.

When finished, it will feature six consulting rooms, a dispensary, staff room, patient waiting room, reception and ample parking.

Tollerton Surgery, the village’s existing GP service, is currently based within two converted semi-detached bungalows at Hambleton View and will relocate to the new premises when Daniel Gath Homes completes construction in September 2020.

Dr Sarah Utting of Tollerton Surgery said: “Our patients will be aware that we have outgrown our current premises.

“It has been a long and arduous process to get to this stage, but we are very excited to be within touching distance of achieving our aim of having a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility in Tollerton.

“The premises will provide the space to allow us to expand and develop the services that we offer to patients across the area.

“It will also provide an attractive working environment for our staff which will be extremely beneficial for ensuring the future sustainability of general practice in the village.

“The building will ensure Tollerton Surgery remains a key partner as we forge deeper links with other practices and healthcare providers in the wider community.

“The future for primary care in Tollerton and beyond looks extremely bright. I would like to thank everyone involved for the hard work and persistence that has allowed us to bring this project to fruition.”

Daniel Gath Homes managing director, Daniel Gath, said: “As a housebuilder we are always proud to have a positive impact on local communities and the new surgery is an opportunity to provide a much-valued amenity for the Tollerton and surrounding area together with an exclusive housing development.

“We have worked in close consultation with Tollerton Surgery, so the surgery has been designed with local needs at the forefront and with provision for future expansion.”

The company is developing the surgery as part of a scheme agreed with planning authorities which includes 20 homes providing a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties at Galtres Meadows.

Reservations are being taken off-plan, with the first expected completions early in 2020.