Temporary contract awarded to secure care of patients in Amman Valley
A temporary contract to ensure people in the Amman Valley continue to receive general medical services has been awarded by the Hywel Dda University Health Board. The ‘like for like’ temporary service from the existing premises in Garnant, Gwaun Cae Gurwen and Brynaman will ensure continuity for patients registered with the practice. Hywel Dda University Health Board awarded the temporary contract to a newly formed partnership of three local GPs – Dr Duncan Williams and Dr Andy Watkin, both with more than 20 years of service in the Amman Valley, and Dr Alan Stevenson, with similar length of service in a neighbouring practice. Their bid demonstrated that they can meet the health needs of the local community and have robust plans to develop new services in the longer term. The process was supported by the Community Health Council (CHC) and Local Medical Committee (LMC). Dr Watkin said: “We are delighted to be awarded this temporary contract and would like to thank all the patients for ...