The new Highley Health and Wellbeing Centre is now ready to open its doors after over 18 months of planning and three months of construction work.
Construction work began on transforming an area of the Halo Severn Centre back in January, which is where the new practice will be located.
A grand opening ceremony will take place on Saturday 20 April in Halo Severn Centre.
The project has benefitted from support across all levels of government
The event is open to the public and a host of activities and entertainment is planned for the ceremony, including a formal ribbon cutting to unveil the new centre, live music, arts and crafts, a bouncy castle, health advice drop-ins.
Further, the equal partnership for the Highley Health and Wellbeing Centre is made up of:
- NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
- Shropshire Council
- Highley Parish Council
- Bridgnorth Medical Practice
- The South-East Shropshire Primary Care Network (PCN)
- Halo Leisure, the charity which runs the Severn Centre
A grand opening ceremony will take place on Saturday 20 April in Halo Severn Centre
The project has benefitted from support across all levels of government and has been championed by Philip Dunne, MP for South Shropshire, and Cllr Cecilia Motley, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Public Health at Shropshire Council.
The project has also received funding from:
- The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
- The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
- Halo Leisure
- NHS England
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge on new developments to help fund supporting infrastructure across Shropshire
As part of the improved offer to residents, expanded health and wellbeing services will be available at the new practice, complemented by sport and leisure facilities provided by Halo Leisure.
The new Highley Health and Wellbeing Centre will also provide:
- Easy accessibility
- An increased number of clinical rooms to support all aspects of care
- Private consultation rooms
- Enhanced access to health professionals including GPs, nurses, and the extended healthcare team
The Highley community and the surrounding villages, totalling approximately 5,000 people, will also have access to a broader range of health and care services, as part of the Primary Care Network (PCN).
This will include minor surgery, skin clinics, family planning, minor injuries, complex dressings and more.
Dr Jessica Harvey, Clinical Director for the South-East Shropshire PCN, said: “Since the start of this project, there has been extensive work carried out and regular dialogue with local people to ensure the best possible result and to safeguard GP services in the area.”
The Highley Health and Wellbeing Centre is a brilliant example of effective collaboration
Nicola Williams, Associate Director of Primary Care at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, said: “The Highley Health and Wellbeing Centre is a brilliant example of effective collaboration, and I am delighted to see all efforts from partners come to fruition for the health and wellbeing of the local community.”
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge on new developments to help fund supporting infrastructure across Shropshire and it was introduced within the National CIL Regulations.