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Members of council leisure centres in Bolton can now have access to a virtual GP as an add on to their membershiop. Bolton Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) operates, in connection with Serco Leisure, Farnworth Leisure Centre, Horwich Leisure Centre, Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre, Sir Jason Kenny Centre and Westhoughton Community Leisure Centre. The MediPartner Virtual GP service is offered by HPD Health Solutions, and will be available to all BCLT members including those accessing the free MORE Membership option.
The website states it costs £4.99 a month. MediPartner also includes a Nurse Support Service, which provides a broad range of help, including support navigating the health system, understanding diagnoses and guidance on rehabilitation and ongoing condition management.
READ MORE: Healthy Life scheme helps people with long-term conditions Farnworth Leisure Centre officially reopened after revamp Mahendra Patel, Contract Manager for BCLT , said: “As a leisure trust, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of our communities by delivering collaborative solutions that inspire active lifestyles, empower individuals and contribute to a healthier nation. "By offering the HPD Solutions MediPartner service, we will be providing our members with a competitively priced, convenient and accessible healthcare service, which will not only support our customers but also reduce some of the strain on the NHS. “Because of cost, we recognise these types of services are often out of reach for many.
So, we’ve taken the decision to create a flexible bolt-on option, that is available to all our customers irrespective of their membership type." “Recent studies have shown that the number of people waiting longer than two weeks for a GP appointment in the UK is rising. By teaming up with HPD Health Solutions, we’ll be able to help our members to receive timely, quality healthcare provision, while continuing to help all customers make more of every day.
” Timothy Dodd, Director of HPD Health Solutions said: “Our services are already accessible to thousands across the UK, providing information, advice, reassurance and guidance for those struggling to access or navigate the healthcare system. We are delighted to welcome BCLT members to help assist them with bridging the healthcare gap.” For more information about BCLT’s centres, please visit the website: www.
boltonleisure.com For further information about the facilities and activities available at the Bolton Community Leisure Trust facilities visit http://www.boltonleisure.
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