The extension to Grange Park Surgery in Burley-in-Wharfedale has been opened.
The existing building opened in 1987 to house 4600 patients and 8 members of staff. Now with 7000 patients and over 30 staff the building is just too small.
In 2021, with the prospect of more building within the village and a new nursing home on the horizon, the Partners felt they had to act. It took three years of negotiating with Bradford Council and the NHS to receive the funding that meant the project could start in June of 2024.
Capacity issues at the surgery were first detailed in Bradford Council’s public inquiry response but never actioned until after a petition for funding was submitted to Bradford Council.
Funding at Grange Park Surgery has been the subject of a 5-year struggle to raise funds by Dr Rayment at Grange Park, working with GP partners, Cllr Bob Felstead and Philip Davies MP.
The extension was funded from with a £400,000 grant from the CIL (community infrastructure levy), a smaller grant from the NHS which will be repaid over the next few years and a significant loan taken on by the partners.
After being given a tour around the new surgery rooms, community room and offices at the surgery, Robbie Moore MP said:
“It was a huge privilege to attend the grand opening of the new extension at Grange Park Surgery.
“I’d like to say a huge thank you to Dr Caroline Rayment and her two GP Partners Beth and Lincoln, together with Councillor Bob Felstead their sheer dedication and determination for what was a near five year struggle to raise funds for this project.
The design is incredible. It is sympathetic to its surroundings and beautiful inside. It was great to be given a tour, and to meet the fantastic architect and builder. The facilities look fantastic.”
