Petition for New Medical Centre Presented to Health Board

A petition signed by 1,650 people calling for a new GP surgery in Cefn Mawr has been sent to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

In October 2015 a campaign lobbying the health board to open a new medical centre in the Cefn Mawr was launched, with the former Co-op on Well Street proposed as the home to the new facility.

The campaign has been ongoing since October and has gained the support of 1,650 people.

The petition states: “We believe that Cefn Mawr both needs and deserves a new medical centre, with the former Co-op site our preferred location. We call on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to bring forward proposals at the earliest opportunity.”

The community has been calling for a new premises for Caritas Surgery at the old Co-op site on Well Street for years, but BCUHB says there are ‘complexities’ over the location.

Cllr Bathers, who is chairman of Cefn Community Council, said: “I am hoping the wait is over and the health board will urgently consider the wishes of the people – a new medical centre in our area.

“The Co-op site ticks all the boxes. It’s close to Rhosymedre, which has a high population of senior citizens in the area, it is on a bus route and there is ample car parking.”

Labour AM Mr Skates said: “I’d like to thank my constituents for their support – there’s been a fantastic response which shows how much people in Cefn want this.
“We once again urge the health board to bring forward plans as soon as possible.”

Cllr Wright added: “The level of support has been marvellous and hopefully will show the health board the need for a new medical centre in Cefn. I’d like to thank the public and also all who have given up their time to help collect the signatures.”