A brand new Urgent Care centre is opening in Central Croydon.

The 'GP hubs' will be part of a scheme providing 24/7 care to Croydon residents.

It will be one of three centres dealing with minor injuries in the Borough, supporting existing clinics in New Addington and Purley.

The creation of the centre is a collaboration between the NHS Croydon Clinical commissioning Group and the Croydon Urgent Care Alliance – a coalition of hospital doctors, nurses and local GPs.  

Dr Kathryn Channing, lead consultant for the Emergency Department at Croydon University Hospital said:

“In joining-up our urgent and emergency care services, we have a real opportunity to get this right for Croydon.  Across the country, you hear reports of emergency services under pressure as people often find it difficult to access primary care – especially in the evening and at weekends. 

“Our alliance means that GP appointments will be available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.  What’s more, because the hospital will be running the services with Croydon GPs, you will be seen by one team working together to provide the right care for you.” 

The hubs will open on April 1.

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