GP practice shuts due to 'significant risk' from flooding - latest

A NHS practice has updated patients after it said it would shut today (Monday, November 25) due to 'the significant risk from flooding'. The Lydney Practice issued an 'important' statement last night after torrential rain caused flooding in and around the town.

The town has been particularly affected by flooding associated with Storm Bert. A Flood Warning for the River Lyd remained in force this morning but has since been downgraded to a flood alert.

The Lydney Practice, based at the health centre in Albert Street, issued an update this morning: "Following the flooding in Lydney on Sunday, the Practice is focusing on helping our most vulnerable patients, especially those affected by the floods, on Monday. We have had to rearrange some appointments that were booked for this morning, to allow us to do this. If we have had to postpone your appointment, please accept our apologies. We will contact you to rearrange it.

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"From 10 am today (Monday), we have been able to resume booked appointments. If you have an appointment today, it is fine to attend the practice as planned (we will also be contacting all patients with appointments today, to confirm this).

"Please contact the Practice if you need help but please bear with us, as response times may be longer than normal. If it is a medical emergency, dial 999. You can also obtain non-emergency medical advice by dialling 111.

"Forest Pharmacy, on Newerne Street Lydney, is flooded, which is affecting some of our patients, although the Pharmacy is able to dispense some medication. We are making arrangements for patients to obtain medication from other pharmacies, if necessary.

"Thank you to all our patients for your understanding and support."

The Environment Agency flood alert for the River Lyd reads: "River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. The Flood Warning for the area has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding may still affect roads and low lying land. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.

"We continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded."

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