Swansea Bay News had reported back in December that there had been concern for the future of care for patients registered at the practices after the current partners handed back their contract – with their care services due to end on March 31, 2024.
After consultation with patients, the community and healthcare partners, Hywel Dda University Health Board had decided to open the tender process for a partnership to take over the practices and Dr Williams and the Amman Tawe Partnership has now been awarded the contract.
Jill Paterson, Director of Primary Care, Community and Long-Term Care for Hywel Dda UHB, said:
“Amman Tawe Partnership are an experienced, multi-disciplinary team with a strong track record in delivering good quality care for their patients in a neighbouring practice.
“During the interview process, they described their vision for meeting the needs of the patients of the practice, and this contract award represents an opportunity to retain these important services in the heart of the community in which they serve.
“This is a positive outcome for patients and the local community.”
Registered patients will continue to receive their care by the current practice team until 31 March 2024, and Amman Tawe Partnership will take over the running of the Practice from 1April 2024.
Patient registrations will automatically transfer to the new practice so patients do not need to do anything. Discussions about staff and premises are ongoing between both partnerships to ensure as smooth a transition as possible.
The health board appreciates the continuing support given by the community to the team at Cross Hands and Tumble Medical Partnership throughout this challenging period and is sure that they will welcome and support Dr Williams and team at Amman Tawe Partnership.
For further information, please call 0300 303 8322 (option 5) or email ask.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
