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A SURGERY which faced imminent closure is reopening its practice doors to patients this month. Parklands Surgery in Askam was under threat after the practice’s sole GP, Dr Prakashchandra Jain, announced plans to retire in March 2020. Health officials unanimously recommended patients ‘dispersed’ onto other local practices in February after failing to find a suitable replacement for Dr Jain, who owns the practice. However, hopes were renewed in April after an offer by Duddon Valley Medical Practice was conditionally accepted to take over the building. The surgery is now due to o...

A BUSINESSMAN has rescued a village surgery in jeopardy in time for Christmas. Askam businessman Harry Barker has bought ‘The Surgery’ on Parklands Drive in Askam from the previous GP, Dr Prakash Jain. The building will house the new GP and the team from Duddon Valley Medical Practice, who currently have sites in Kirkby and Broughton. The news comes after many months of negotiations and appeals from a group set up by local MP Simon Fell and County Councillor for Dalton North, Ben Shirley. The pair co-chair the ‘Save our Surgery’ group which has been meeting fortnightly with th...

South Cumbria GP surgery saved thanks to local campaign The GP surgery in Askam has been officially saved. It is aiming to open in February, serving the communities of Askam and Ireleth, following a campaign to keep it open. Askam man Harry Barker bought the surgery on Parklands Drive, Askam from the previous GP, Dr Prakash Jain. The building will house the new GP and the team from Duddon Valley Medical Practice, which currently has sites in Kirkby and Broughton The news comes after many months of negotiations and appeals from a group set up by local MP Simon Fell and county councillor for Da...