A GP surgery has closed its reception for two days due to staff shortages.

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice, in Ambrose Avenue, announced the news on its website.

The surgery said its reception would be closed on Thursday and Friday due to staff shortages.

Appointments will still be held but patients cannot walk in to the surgery. 

Services are still available at the site. 

However, the Tollgate site will remain open for appointments as normal.

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A post on the website also says the reception will be closed in the afternoons next week.

It said: "The doors at Ambrose Avenue branch will be closed everyday Monday 9 to Friday 13 August from 1.30pm due to staff shortages.

"If you have an appointment to attend at Ambrose, please wait at the door and a clinician will collect you at your appointment time.

"If you have a query or wish to make an appointment please call the surgery on 01206 549444, visit our website or attend the Tollgate branch which remains open."