SMALL HEATH WELCOMES NEW UPGRADED MEDICAL PRACTICE WITH LLOYDS BANK SUPPORT

A Birmingham based GP surgery has built a new purpose-built medical centre and is creating three new physician associate jobs and two administrative apprentice training places, with the support of a £2.2million funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Khattak Memorial Surgery has upgraded to a newly-developed 721sqm premises on Bolton Road in Small Heath, following increasing demand for primary healthcare services in the local area and the former premises being no longer fit for purpose.

The new state-of-the-art medical centre employs a total of 14 members of staff and boasts 10 consulting rooms and two treatment rooms. With more than three times the capacity of its previous premises, the surgery can accommodate 10,000 patients and has become the new hub for extended access for local practices which include evening appointments until 8:30pm every weekday and Saturday mornings.

The new flagship premises, which is a tribute to the surgery’s founder, the late Dr Sajjad Khattak, is the official monthly meeting hub for the local primary care network, comprising six other practices in Small Heath. The meetings create an opportunity for local doctors and practice managers to discuss how they can work collaboratively to deliver services that meet the needs of their patients in the local community.

Naila Ahmed, practice manager at Khattak Memorial Surgery, said: “The move to our new premises represents a key milestone in the ongoing development of our business. Our old terrace-building was cramped and outdated so we couldn’t accommodate an increase in patients. We turned to Lloyds Bank to aid our expansion and increase our capacity so that we could continue to provide our patients with the best possible service.

“Lloyds Bank understands our growth ambitions and has been by our side throughout the relocation process. We’re looking forward to welcoming old and new patients into the surgery and continuing to honour Dr Khattak’s legacy.”

Jon Saltinstall, senior healthcare banking consultant at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “The combination of a growing population and longer life expectancy is putting increased pressure on our healthcare services. That’s why it’s crucial for providers like Khattak to invest in their businesses to provide more services for more patients.

“Our latest Healthcare Confidence Index shows that despite the challenges an aging population brings to the sector, overall, business confidence for GP’s is the highest it’s ever been. As part of our commitment to helping Britain prosper, we’ll be standing by the side of businesses throughout 2019 and beyond, not only with specialist support from our expert healthcare team but with a pledge to lend £2.5billion to businesses across the Midlands this year.”

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October 2019

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