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Out-of-hours GP service move in Gillingham branded 'chaos' by councillor
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A councillor has criticised the relocation of the Medway On Call Care (MedOCC) out-of-hours GP service from Medway Maritime Hospital to Gillingham Business Park, describing the transition as "chaos" due to short notice and a lack of prior consultation with Medway Council. Representatives for the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board and Kent Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust defended the move as temporary, noting that a review is underway which may lead to a 24-hour service returning to the hospital.
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- The MedOCC out-of-hours GP service was moved from Medway Maritime Hospital on 28 September to MCH House at Gillingham Business Park.
- Councillor Dan McDonald stated that the council was only notified of the relocation three days before it happened.
- James MacDonald, deputy chief medical officer for the ICB, stated the move is temporary and part of a long-term plan to split the service.
- A review is currently taking place which could potentially restore a 24-hour service at the hospital.