We have received list closure notices from Culloden Medical Practice and Culloden Surgery.
This means that both Practices will not be registering new patients, effective from Thursday, 1 August 2024 for a period of one year.
The Practices have highlighted concerns about their increasing list size for a number of years, and this has been accelerated by the high volume of new homes being built in the area.
The Practices have been in discussions with NHS Highland about expanding the size of their premises. However, as there is a pause of capital spending across NHS Scotland, no premises work can progress at this time.
Jill Mitchell, NHS Highland’s Head of Primary Care, said: “This has been a difficult decision for both Practices, who play a vital role at the heart of their local community.
“However, both Practices have seen their list size continue to increase over the years, and the lack of funding to explore increasing the size of the building has led to this decision being made to ensure they can continue to deliver high quality patient-centred care to their registered patients.
“The Practices will communicate directly with patients to inform them of this decision, and they will be in touch with local community councils to address any concerns they may have.
“Local people who are not registered with either Practice and require access to General Practice Services can find details on the NHS Highland website of other Practices open to new registrations. The website also has details of how to request registration support.
“We recognise this is a difficult situation and we are committed to working closely with the Practices to identify solutions which best meet their needs and the needs of the local community.”