We’re informing patients registered for GP services at Thamesmead Health Centre about some future changes to the management of these services. The current contract with AT Medics Ltd, which has been in place since 2015, is coming to an end on March 31, 2025.
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) will conduct a formal selection process to appoint a new provider (or reappoint the existing provider) to manage GP services at Thamesmead Health Centre. This process will be fair and transparent, taking into account patient feedback and the best interests of the community. A current patient will be involved in the selection process.
We want to ensure that patients are kept informed throughout this process. We are hosting two online patient information sessions where you will be able to ask questions about the procurement process. Click the link below to view recording of the session:
We understand that any change can be unsettling, but we want to assure you that your health and wellbeing remain our top priority. We will keep you updated throughout this process and we will do everything possible to minimise any disruption to your care.
No, the purpose of appointing a new provider for the GP surgery is to ensure that the service for patients can continue uninterrupted.
The staff are protected under the Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment (TUPE) and will be transferred from the old employer to the new employer if a new provider is appointed for the service.
No, you will continue to be registered with the surgery and will continue to be a patient of the Thamesmead Health Centre even if a new provider takes over the services.
Patients can register with any surgery if that surgery is accepting new patients, and you are in their catchment area or they are accepting patients from outside their area. However, most patients want to register with a surgery close to their home.
If you have questions about this process please email greenwich.primarycare@selondonics.nhs.uk and we will answer them.
This meeting will be held in public via Microsoft Teams and in person at a venue to be confirmed If members of the public would like to submit a question in advance please do so via contacting greenwich.corporate@selondonics.nhs.uk – we will endeavour to provide an answer to all questions submitted in advance but please note […]
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