GP surgery extension to be officially opened

An extension to the Cringleford GP Surgery near Norwich will be officially opened on Thursday, April 22 by the former head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt.

Sir Richard has agreed to cut the ribbon of the recently completed extension, as he lives locally.

The extension was built in partnership with NHS Norfolk. It means the Cringleford Surgery now has additional consulting rooms, a dedicated minor surgery complex and larger waiting area for patients. It began construction in August 2009 and was completed at the end of March 2010.

The extension has been in use since it was completed last month, but the ceremony this week will mark the official opening.

Keith Shilton, from NHS Norfolk’s Estate Commissioning team, will be attending the event and said: “This extension is an excellent addition to the Cringleford Practice, as it enables the surgery to provide GP services to the increasing population of their area.”

The ceremony will run from 2.30 – 4pm, Thursday, April 22, beginning with a few comments from Sir Richard and representatives of the surgery before the official ribbon cutting at 2.30pm. Following the opening, attendees will be able to view the extension.

Address of event:

The Humbleyard Practice
Cringleford GP Surgery
Cantley Lane
Cringleford
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 6TA.