TENBY Surgery becomes directly managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board from Wednesday (August 1).
The move follows a staffing crisis at the practice, which has over 8,000 patients.
The surgery has been without its full complement of salaried GPs for some four years.
Earlier this year, the resignation of the popular Dr Damien Kelly, who had been on leave from the practice, meant the return of the practice's General Medical Services (GMS) contract.
Latterly, GP cover art the surgery has been provided by the salaried GP and regular locums, supported by nurse and paramedic practitioners and the GP telephone consulting service.
The health board has repeated its reassurance that the practice will remain open, and patients will be able to access services as normal.
A public drop-in session, which was held earlier this month to gather the views of local residents, was attended by 160 people.
The board said that "a wide range of issues" were discussed, including access to appointments, treatments available from community pharmacies and the roles of the wider surgery team, such as advanced nurse practitioners.
Patients are being reminded that services are also available at both the neighbouring nurse-led walk-in centre, and through local community pharmacies, who offer a range of expert services.
Jill Paterson, director of primary care for Hywel Dda University Health Board said: “In July, we held a successful engagement session with the residents of Tenby and heard their views and concerns around access to GP services.
“The health board continues to look at opportunities to develop and strengthen services for patients in Tenby.”
*Patients with any specific queries or concerns, are asked to phone Lucie-Jane Whelan, primary care development manager (07791 413309), or write to Anna Swinfield, assistant head of general medical services, Hywel Dda University Health Board, The Conference Centre, Withybush Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2PZ.
Patients can also contact the health board’s patient support services on 0300 0200 159 / hdhb.patientsupportservices@wales.nhs.uk
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article