A NEW chapter in Moffat’s healthcare story begins this month, as the town’s medical practice officially relocates into the former cottage hospital site – opening on 29th April 2025.
The move marks a major step forward in delivering modern, community-focused care, creating an integrated hub for provision of health and social care services.
General Manager for Health and Social Care Stephanie Mottram said: “I’m very pleased that the highly-anticipated relocation of Moffat Medical Practice to its new integrated base is set to take place later this month.
“During extensive engagement with the community as part of the Right Care, Right Place programme, it was very clear that there was a strong desire to see the medical practice relocate to a more appropriate and accessible setting.
“The transformation of Moffat Cottage Hospital into a community health and social care hub represents a significant step forward in delivering integrated services closer to home.
“Our goal is to create a versatile space that not only accommodates the medical practice but also offers virtual clinics and other essential services, ensuring that residents have comprehensive care within their community.”
She added: “Community engagement has been pivotal in this process. The feedback from the ‘Right Care, Right Place’ initiative has guided our decisions, ensuring that the services we introduce align with the needs of the local community.”
The Moffat Medical Practice team is equally optimistic about the move, viewing it as an opportunity to enhance patient care and accessibility.
Moffat Medical Practice GP partners said: “This is an exciting step forward for the practice and the wider community, but we want to make everyone aware that during the moving period, our services will be significantly restricted.”
Noting that the move on Friday 25th and Monday 28th April will see IT systems being relocated, the practice says that the team will only be able to deal with medical emergencies on these two days. This means they will not be able to process prescription requests, sick lines, test results, or administrative enquiries or tasks on these two days, and there will be no access to medical records until the move is complete.
Moffat Medical Practice GP partners said: “We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time of transition.
“While there may be some temporary disruption, we’re confident that the improved facilities at Moffat Community Health and Social Care Hub will bring long-term benefits for patients, staff, and the wider community.”
