Kevin Anderson comments on our GP situation

Dear Editor

I was shocked to learn that Barraba Medical Centre would close at the end of last month and since that time, I have had many conversations with many people to try to get this problem fixed.

I have written to Hunter New England Health, Federal Member Barnaby Joyce, and NSW Minister for Health to impress on them the need to find a solution to this problem.

I want to thank all community members who have taken the time to contact me and share their concerns. I have raised your concerns directly with those organisations.

I know the Local Health Committee have met with Hunter New England Health, and I have also spoken to them, impressing upon them the need to get a doctor to Barraba as soon as possible.

In the interim, we thank Dr Boyd for providing in-person cover out of the Barraba MPS when his busy schedule allows.

This problem deeply concerns me. I am continuing to follow this situation closely and look forward to responses from Hunter New England Health, Federal Member Barnaby Joyce, and NSW Minister for Health.

King regards

Hon. Kevin Anderson MP

Member for Tamworth