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Home >> news >> Statement about Leighton Road Surgery, 1 Leighton Rd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1LB
We want to provide an update on GP services at Leighton Road Surgery, following concerning Facebook posts which were published on Monday 20 January 2025.
We can confirm that GP services will continue to be provided by Dr Mohit Venkataram and Dr Vaishali Ashar from the Leighton Road Surgery, as usual.
The current contract for Leighton Road Surgery is managed by Dr Venkataram and Dr Ashar, with back-office functions provided by East London Foundation Trust (ELFT).
ELFT has notified the ICB of its intention to end their primary care general practice contracts in Bedfordshire and Luton from Monday 30 June 2025.
Dr Venkataram and Dr Ashar have confirmed that they will continue to run the contract for Leighton Road Surgery, working closely with the ICB to deliver the contract.
Patients will see no change in the running of the practice and will continue to access GP services, see the same GPs and practice staff as usual.
Dr Venkataram and Dr Ashar will work with ELFT to arrange a suitable handover period and staff will be transferred over to their direct employment.
If you have any queries about this briefing or would like further information, please email: blmkicb.coreprimarycare@nhs.net.
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