The closure of a walk in centre will mean extra pressure on other health services, according to residents.

Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which commissions all secondary health care in mid-Essex, held a consultation earlier in the year over the future of the drop in centre at North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre, in Springfield, Chelmsford.

The CCG’s board voted last week to close the centre, but it is popular among Witham residents and many have criticised the decision by the board.

 

 

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