North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Swindon's newest GP practice.
The new practice is able to accommodate 8.500 patients, and 2,500 have already signed up. It has a total of 11 clinicians and eight administrative staff.
Mr Tomlinson said: “The opening of the much-anticipated Tadpole Surgery by the Westrop Medical Practice team is a huge boost for the local community.
“I have worked closely with the team throughout the process to make sure this fantastic new facility has been delivered."
During the run-up to the opening, the regional clinical commissioning group's Dr Amanda Webb said: “For some time now, families living in this part of Swindon have called for a GP practice in their own community, especially in light of the local population growing, and continuing to do so, at a significant pace.
“Delivering a new GP surgery is never straightforward, and the journey to get to this point has had many twists and turns, but it feels very positive to know that we are now within touching distance of opening the doors to our very first patients.
“Tadpole Garden Village is an area that thrives on community values, and it is these same principles that are at the heart of everything we do as healthcare professionals, so I’m absolutely certain this new surgery will be warmly welcomed by all who use it.”
More information about the new surgery and eligibility to register is available at www.westropmedicalpractice.nhs.uk
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