THOUSANDS of patients are still locked out of their GP surgery one month after it was forced to close.
All services have resumed for patients at the Hollies Surgery, in Hadleigh, but appointments are taking place at “alternative sites” under a new leadership team.
The surgery in Rectory Road, shut suddenly at the start of November after its provider, Dr Olusegun Olatokunbo Omosini, was issued a six-month suspension by the Care Quality Commission.
Roughly 12,800 patients are currently registered to the surgery.
A letter sent to Doctor Omosini by the Care Quality Commission, seen by the Echo, revealed that he had been suspended following an arrest in July this year.
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According to the letter, the investigation by Essex Police continues to be active and adds there are 13 investigations recorded on police systems which named him as a suspect.
Health bosses have confirmed that although phone lines have re-opened and face-to-face appointments resumed at alternative sites, the building remains unavailable due to “ongoing legal matters”.
It is understood the legal matter are between the landlord of the building and the tenant and the NHS is pursuing every option to resolve issues as soon as possible.
William Guy, director of primary care at NHS Mid and South Essex, said: “We would like to reassure patients registered at the Hollies GP Surgery that a full range of services is available to them.
“We fully recognise the continued concern about the closure of building and will update patients as soon as the legal position allows.
“Our priority remains to provide services from the Hollies Surgery.
“For the latest updates, please visit the practice website: www.theholliesgpsurgery.co.uk.”
Health bosses have also stated the Hollies Surgery Facebook page is not managed, or controlled by the ICB or current caretaker provider and they have no legal authority to shut it down.
A series of posts have appeared on the Facebook page in recent weeks, including an “open letter” to Castle Point Tory MP Rebecca Harris asking for support.
Ms Harris stated she would not comment or respond to the letter while the legal proceedings continued.
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