PATIENTS have until the end of next month to have a say over the future of a Bradford GP surgery which is hanging in the balance as its contract runs out this summer.

The five-year contract held by Local Care Direct to run Manningham Medical Practice in Lumb Lane will end in June and now Bradford Districts Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is mulling over the options for the surgery.

The consultation finishes on March 31 and options include offering Local Care Direct an extended contract, finding someone new to run it or closing the surgery down and helping patients find a new GP.

Patients are being sent an information leaflet about the proposed changes which includes a list of 15 other GP surgeries within just over one mile from the practice, most of them are accepting new patients.

Dr Akram Khan, clinical chairman at Bradford City CCG, said: “We want to hear as many people’s views as possible to make sure the right decision is made about the future of Manningham Medical Practice. We have to find the best way for patients to continue to get the care they need.

“It’s really important for patients and other people to have their say on the proposals so that we can take their views into account. In the meantime, patients can continue to see their doctor and other staff at the surgery as usual."

To make comments patients can also either email consultation@bradford.nhs.uk or telephone the PALS service.