The new 3000 sqm medical centre is to be built on the site of Frodsham High School. A planning application has been submitted and a decision is expected by mid-January 2010. Building work should start in March with Pochin Construction winning the contract tender and the aim is for the centre to be completed by May 2011.
Frodsham's Rock and Knoll GP surgeries will move into the centre, although remain as separate practices and there will also be a wide range of other health services, including district nurses, school nurses, health visitors, blood testing, dental, family planning and sexual health, children's services, diabetic services and mental health services, including counselling for eating disorders and drugs misuse.
Hospital-based services such as an out-patients department, minor surgery, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, diagnostics and treatment for minor injuries, will also be available, as well as podiatry, dietetics and weight management, speech and language therapy for assessment and education, intermediate care team, including rapid response team and palliative care.
The centre will also operate a GP referral service and house a pharmacy, cafe and small shop.
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