The decision regarding the location of any GP surgery or medical centre is a matter for the local Health and Social Services Board and the GP, who as an independent contractor can negotiate with the board as to where they would have their premises to best serve the local community. The practice has applied to the board to close the branch surgery in Sion Mills, and have not opened the surgery for several months following a physical attack on a GP in the surgery.
The board will be considering the application at its meeting on 29 March 2007.