Planning permission has been granted to transform Riverway House in Newport into a new GP surgery, marking a positive step forward for the long term and sustainable delivery of local healthcare on the Isle of Wight.
The facility, operated by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will complement the Trust’s other island surgery at Wootton Bridge, which will remain open and continue to deliver high-quality care to patients.
Together, the two sites will provide patients greater flexibility in choosing where to access their care, enhance appointment availability, and support NHS goals for modernising primary care by providing effective services in updated facilities.
The same dedicated, island-based practice team will operate across both sites, ensuring continuity of care for all patients.
The modern facility will include spacious consultation rooms, step-free access for patients with mobility needs, and additional parking to improve convenience.
Eugene Jones, Chief Operating Officer at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“We are thrilled to bring a modern GP facility to Newport while continuing to provide high-quality care at Wootton Bridge.
"Patients will benefit from a more accessible, comfortable environment, including step-free access, with services that meet the needs of our community.
"We are incredible grateful for the support and feedback from patients, which has been key in guiding this development.”
Simone Brett, Business Manager, Medina Healthcare, added:
“This is an exciting development for our practice and our patients.
"Retaining the Wootton Bridge surgery while introducing a modern facility in Newport is of key importance – this is what patients and residents told us throughout our public engagement work.
"These two surgery sites will offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services for residents’ needs.”
The Riverway House surgery is expected to open in summer 2025.
Once it is operational, any necessary improvements to the Wootton Bridge site will be carefully planned and delivered to offer patients of all ages a
brilliant healthcare experience.
Family Pays Touching Tribute To Sandown Man Killed In New Year's Eve Collision
Floating Bridge To Remain Out Of Service Until Later This Week Due To 'Faulty Battery'
New Date Announced For Rescheduled Sandown Fireworks
Council Chairman Honours Student's Artistic Achievement At St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary School
Pan Muga Set To Reopen For Newport Community
Squally Showers Today, Showery Rain Tomorrow - Strong Winds Throughout
Heritage Action Zone Funding Sees New Town Maps Installed Around Newport
Isle Of Wight Schools Unite For Mufti Day To Support Local Teen Arlo
Round The Island Race Entries Open
Investigation Underway After Sandown Pharmacy Break-In
Island Views Sought On New Water Recycling Project
RNLI Urges Public To Stay Safe As Storm Éowyn Hits UK
Borrow A Thermal Camera To Find Cold Spots In Your Home
Newport Sainsbury's Café Set To Close As Part Of Supermarket Cuts
Three Men Charged In Connection With Sandown Hotel Burglary
Four Arrested And Two In Hospital Following Newport Burglary
Hovertravel Set To Reduce Services Due To Financial Pressures
Islanders Invited To Share Experience Of Cancer Treatment
Powder Monkey Group Acquires Goddards Brewery
