Practice Merger Announcement – The Willows Medical Practice and The Drive Surgery
We are delighted to announce that, from 1 July 2026 , The Willows Medical Practice and The Drive Surgery have officially merged to become one practice.
As part of this merger, our two sites will now be known as:
- The Willows & Drive Medical Practice (Branch Site)
What This Means for Our Patients
The merger has been carefully planned to improve the services we provide while ensuring continuity of care for all our patients.
You can be reassured that:
- ✔️ You will remain registered with the practice – no action is required.
- ✔️ Both practice sites will remain open.
- ✔️ You can continue to attend your preferred site for appointments whenever possible.
- ✔️ Patients will continue to be offered appointments as usual.
- ✔️ You will benefit from improved access to appointments.
- ✔️ A wider range of clinical services and healthcare professionals will be available across both sites.
Our aim is to provide high-quality, patient-centred care while improving access, increasing resilience, and expanding the range of services available to our local community.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our patients and our Patient Participation Group (PPG) members for your valuable feedback, encouragement, and support throughout the merger process.
Your views have played an important role in shaping our plans and helping us ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our community. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent care and support to all our patients.
The Willows & Drive Medical Practice