Save Our Surgery - Six Parishes of the Two Dales
Reeth Medical Centre Closure - Update
Sunday 12 April 2026
The surgery may be closed today, but YOU can do your bit to keep it open....
It's your NHS, but right now they believe we don't need a GP service in Reeth.
If you think that's wrong, write to the Integrated Care Board and tell them!
Your messages only need to be brief, but we want them to understand how you will be affected if Reeth Medical Centre closes.
**Please don't copy anyone else's letter - they must be unique**
Contact details are:
Email: hnyicb.experience@nhs.net
The Experience Team
Humber and North Yorkshire ICB
Health House,
Grange Park lane
Willerby
HULL
HU10 6DT
Saturday 11 April 2026
UPDATE FROM COUNCILLOR YVONNE PEACOCK
Councillor Yvonne Peacock has asked us to share an update from her, following a meeting with the ICB.
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Since I met with the 6 Parish Councils, it was clear that action was needed to find a solution to the devastating news of the closure of the GP surgery in Reeth.
I have met with Jason Stamp (Chair) and Teresa Fenech (Chief Exec) of the ICB.
I made it very clear that it would be unacceptable for patients of the 2 dales to travel to Hawes, Leyburn and Richmond GP practices.
I pointed out the dangers of winter weather and all the problems our residents would have.
I said it was unthinkable to go forward with this closure.
In some ways, I believe they had not understood about the need to travel over the moors. Hopefully they will now have to rethink the future.
They told me that although they have a duty to allocate patients to a doctor, they are still working to secure someone to take over the Practice.
I have been in constant touch with Rishi and his office and between us, we are working on a number of options, as well as on the ICB to find a solution.
As you will realise, it is only days since we found out and we are working towards a solution.
At this stage, this is the only information I can give you.
As soon as I have anything else, I will share it with the 6 Parish Councils as they are also following up other lines of enquiry.
Yvonne Peacock
Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026
A working group of the six parish councils of the two dales has met today with County Councillor Yvonne Peacock to discuss solutions for not losing the GP surgery in Reeth, following the public announcement of its pending closure last Thursday. The group is currently gathering facts. It is the beginning of a long process, but we’ve made some headway despite the difficulties posed by the Easter break. Once we have more information we intend to hold a public meeting for all patients across the six parishes of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale that are served by Reeth Medical Centre.
If you have any concerns, questions or comments, please contact your parish council clerk.
MEMORIAL BENCHES 12 January 2026
Do you have a memorial bench in Arkengarthdale?
If so, please get in touch with the Parish Council as soon as possible, as we have revised our bench policy in order to remain compliant with insurance requirements and within our budget.
We have contacted all bench owners individually for whom we hold contact details. If you have not heard from us please assume that we are unable to contact you and get in touch using the 'contact us' page on this website. If we have not heard from you, we will assume you have no further interest in the bench and reserve the right to remove it as appropriate (for example, if it becomes dangerous or unsafe).