Renovation is just what the doctor ordered

Work will soon be under way to increase capacity at a doctor’s surgery in Chronicle Country.

Former office space at Biggleswade Health Centre – home to Dr Kirkham and Partners – is set to be converted into extra consultation rooms and  facilities.

The design side of the project is now complete. The work is expected to be complete by next spring.

A spokesman for the NHS England, Hertfordshire and South Midlands Area Team said: ““Work is moving forward as anticipated on the refurbishment of Biggleswade Health Centre.”

“We are working with the staff at the practice at all stages of the project to ensure minimal disruption to patients and to ensure high quality and safe GP services continue to be accessible to the residents of Biggleswade.”

She added: “We anticipate completion in Spring 2014 but a more detailed  programme is set to be agreed with the contractor in due course.

“We are now at the stage of sign-off approval of the project in advance of going to competitive tender.”