Extension of Asylum Seeker Primary Care Provision (Feltham and Bedfont PCN) to Little Park Surgery

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NHS North West London Integrated Care Board awarded a contract to Little Park Surgery (Hounslow) for the continuation of the Asylum Seeker IAC Primary Care Provision (Feltham and Bedfont PCN) service, granting a further 12-month extension until 31st March 2024, valued at £113,500.

The service addresses additional clinical and administrative pressures on general practices near asylum seeker hotels, aiming to reduce A&E/UTC attendance for minor illnesses, ease primary care burden, improve patient access to community services, enhance patient choice and experience, provide clarity on activity for commissioning, ensure equitable and accessible care, establish clear care pathways, and promote self-care and preventative measures for asylum seekers.