A WREXHAM-based doctor was recognised at an event in Downing Street this week. 

Member of Parliament for Clwyd South, Simon Baynes MP, invited Dr Kieran Redman of Hanmer Doctors Surgery to attend the Local NHS Champions Reception at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday (July 4).

The event, hosted by Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, celebrated the work of NHS workers and care givers across Wales and the rest of the UK. 

The Hanmer Doctors Surgery is run solely by Dr Redman and his small team of dedicated staff.

Earlier this year Dr Redman and the Surgery won the GP Achievement Award 2023 based upon their winter respiratory vaccine datasets as judged by a panel of experts and Dr Redman continues to see an increase in patient numbers from both sides of the Welsh border. 

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Dr Redman’s hard work has been strongly supported by that of the Hanmer Surgery Patient Action Group.

The Group has worked closely with Dr Redman for ten years to campaign for the replacement of the old surgery building by a new health centre that will better serve the area covered by Hanmer Doctors Surgery.

At the Reception Dr Redman was able to discuss the campaign with Simon Baynes MP and had the opportunity to meet the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and talk to him about the campaign and running of the surgery.

Dr Redman said: "It was a surprise, honour, and privilege to be invited to Downing Street for the Local NHS Champions’ Reception and I am very grateful to Mr Baynes for nominating me to attend.

"I am really pleased that our MP and the Minister for Health have recognised and thanked the Hanmer Surgery team for our hard work in looking after our patients.

"Yet this is in stark contrast to the continuing lack of support we receive from the Welsh Government and our own Health Board, who do not acknowledge or appreciate our achievements.

"We can only hope that they will eventually decide to support our project for new surgery premises which would allow us to provide an even better service to many more patients."

Mr Baynes said: “It was a great pleasure to see Dr Redman so deservedly recognised for his tireless work at the Hanmer Doctors Surgery.

"His commitment to providing excellent healthcare is testament to his own dedication and underlines the urgent need for the Welsh Government and the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to approve the Hanmer Surgery improvement plans."