A DOCTORS surgery has been praised for its ‘rapid reaction’ appointments and named GP service.

Jake Berry, who represents Rossendale, visited the Irwell Medical Service, in Rochdale Road, Bacup, where issues including waiting times were discussed.

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He said: “This fantastic local GP surgery not only already provides rapid reaction appointments, but also a named GP service.

“These innovations, which are only just now being proposed in other parts of the country, show how committed and caring doctors working in our local GP practices are setting national standards of excellence in healthcare.

“I have committed to working with all our local GPs to ensure that GP services receive a fair settlement out of our increasing health budgets here in East Lancashire.

“It was exciting to meet new GP partners who had recently joined the practice. It’s fantastic to know that we have the brightest and best doctors leaving medical school and wanting to start a career here, serving the people of Bacup.”