The patch can be described as semi-rural with several villages, the largest of which is Bream and one urban centre of population (Lydney). The areas has a practice population of 24,800 and covers 188 square km’s.

Lydney and District Community Hospital is based within the patch along with 5 GP practices (Lydney Health Centre, Severnbank Surgery; Lydney, Yorkley Health Centre, Blakeney Surgery and Wye Valley Practice, St Briavels).

To help the PCT better understand the priorities of the local community and to respond to their health needs, the South Forest Patch Team has been formed, involving front-line health and social services staff and local people in local decision-making about local health services.



Contact Details


The Patch Team for South Forest is led by Primary Care Development Manager, Melanie Getgood.

• You can write to the South Forest Patch Team at:
  
  Grove House
  Grove Road
  Lydney
  
  
• Tel: 01594 598228
  
  
• E-mail: melanie.getgood@glos.nhs.uk