A ROWLEY Regis GP surgery has closed suddenly due to 'bankruptcy' with thousands of patients set to be moved to three other practices.

Hawes Lane Surgery closed on Thursday (July 25), leaving its 4,000 patients without a permanent doctors. 

Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) said it was only told of the news the day before (Wednesday July 24). 

It is understood receivers took control of the surgery, which has 4,000 patients, after a bankruptcy order was made against the contract holder.

The ICB said patients would be moved to different doctors' surgeries in the area, with letters going out.

West Bromwich MP Sarah Coombes, shared information stating patients would eventually be reallocated between three local practices -either Portway Family Practice in Oldbury, Haden Vale in Cradley Heath, or The Practice in Old Hill.

She said the closure was "worrying news."

In the meantime services have temporarily moved to Portway Family Practice, Portway Lifestyle Centre on Newbury Lane, Oldbury.

ICB primary care medical director Dr Mona Sidhu said it would ensure patients "continue to have good access to GP services in their local area".

Dr Mona Sidhu said: “As an ICB, we are aware of the recent closure of Hawes Lane Surgery in Rowley Regis.

“The safety and wellbeing of patients remains our top priority, and we are currently working through plans to ensure patients registered at the practice continue to have good access to GP services in their local area.

“Patients who have an urgent health concern should contact Portway Family Practice while this process is on-going.

“It’s important that patients continue to come forward for any care and support they require during this time.”

Hawes Lane was last fully inspected by the Care Quality Commission in 2018 when it was rated good.

It had around 4,000 patients and three long-term locum GPs.

The report said the practice manager was supported by an assistant practice manager, and a team of eight staff who cover reception, secretarial and administrative roles.

A review in 2023 found there was no evidence to reassess the rating.

The ICB is the commissioner of primary care and oversees contracts for primary care.