” … Pinhoe and Broadclyst Medical Practice have been experiencing increasing pressure on their list from Cranbrook.
Pinhoe also have two additional big housing schemes at Monkerton and West Clyst, and there is also talk of a new nursing home being built opposite West Clyst.
Practice manager Andy Potter said: “Our practice list has grown significantly in the last few years. Our list at the end of last week was up to 11,150. Compared with this time a couple of years ago it was 1,000 less than that.
“We have taken on additional medical manpower so we have taken on a half time GP and we have additional nursing staff.
“Primarily, I would have to say the main factor in our growth so far has been the establishment of Cranbrook new town.” …
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