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Minister urges against speculation on Ballasalla Medical Centre

Hooper says practice a subject of weekly Manx Care meetings

The Health Minister has urged politicians this week not to speculate on the future of Ballasalla Medical Centre.

Lawrie Hooper says the practice in the south is a standing subject of weekly executive meetings in Manx Care which is exploring options for the centre.

The practice announced last month it would be handing back its contract but stated it remains hopeful of finding new GP's.

Mr Hooper was asked this week if the issues at Ballasalla are part of a bigger issue for primary care as a whole on the Isle of Man:

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