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Multi-million pound centre named

20.12.2007

The new £8.3m pound health centre on Canvey Island has been named, after managers asked residents for suggestions.

Assura opens 21st Pharmacy in Chessington

17.12.2007

Assura Pharmacy, a leading provider of modern integrated pharmacy services, has opened its newest outlet in Chessington.

New generation pharmacy opens in Bordon

13.12.2007

Bordon has become the latest area to benefit from a new generation of pharmacy with the opening of the latest store.

Providing community based services

11.12.2007

Assura Medical continues to support GPs and locality groups in becoming effective provider organisations delivering quality out-patient and diagnostic services.

Better news on premises for GPs

6.12.2007

A huge improvement in primary care facilities has been seen this year as a result of the investment by Assura Property.

Assura Pharmacy, the latest attraction at St Katharine's Dock

3.12.2007

Assura Pharmacy, a leading provider of modern pharmacy services, is opening a new store in St Katharine's Dock.

Assura Interim Report to 30 September 2007

28.11.2007

Assura interim results released. These preliminary results are in respect of the nine months to 30 September 2007.

New generation pharmacy opens in Ipswich

26.11.2007

Assura Pharmacy, a leading provider of modern pharmacy services, opens its latest store in Ipswich today.

GPs welcome partnerships and investment in premises

22.11.2007

Hundreds of GPs across the country are forming joint venture partnerships with Assura to form provider organisations.

Latest issue of Practice Matters newsletter released

20.11.2007

The latest issue of our newsletter Practice Matters was despatched to all GP practices and PCTs today.

Assura opens the doors to its flagship store in North Ormesby

15.11.2007

North Ormesby is the latest area to benefit from a new generation of pharmacy.

Practice in Bromley acquired in sale and leaseback

13.11.2007

The Bromley Common Practice has completed the sale of its premises to Assura Property.

Local MP marks start of work on Aylesham's new £4m health centre

8.11.2007

Local MP performs official ground breaking ceremony to mark the start of work on Aylesham's new health centre.

Brand new health centre completed in Crewe

2.11.2007

Construction has been completed on the £10m state-of-the-art primary care Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre.

Assura appointed developer at Aberaeron

30.10.2007

Aberaeron is a step closer to getting a new and much needed primary care centre following a decision by Ceredigion LHB to select Assura Property.

State-of-the-art new pharmacy for Bolton

25.10.2007

Hall ith Wood in Bolton is set to get a state-of-the-art new Assura Pharmacy following the award of a new pharmacy contract.

Plans revealed for £2.3m medical centre

22.10.2007

A planning application has been submitted for the proposed primary care centre at Church Gresley.

Assura secures site ahead of financial close for South East Essex LIFT

18.10.2007

Assura Property has moved to safeguard the delivery of a new, multi-practice primary care centre in Essex.

First birthday party for Assura Pharmacy Macclesfield

12.10.2007

The Assura Late Night Pharmacy in Macclesfield recently celebrated its first birthday with a staff party.

Assura appointed developer at Milford Haven

10.10.2007

Milford Haven is a step closer to getting a new and much needed primary care centre.

New generation pharmacy opens in Ashford

5.10.2007

Ashford is the latest area to benefit from the opening of an Assura Pharmacy store.

Phase three of the £12m North Ormesby Health Village opens

1.10.2007

Phase three of the £12m North Ormesby Health Village, which was forward funded by Assura Property, is officially opened.

New health centre will be outstanding

26.9.2007

The new health centre in Redditch is set be an outstanding example of modern health care provision.

Assura Pharmacy Glenroyd gets new look

24.9.2007

The Assura pharmacy within the Glenroyd Medical Centre has been extensively redeveloped and will unveil its new look this week.

Assura Interim Report to 30 June 2007

18.9.2007

Assura interim results released. These preliminary results are in respect of the year to 30 June 2007.

New town centre medical centre gets ready to open

17.9.2007

The finishing touches are being made for the opening of a brand new primary care centre in the centre of Basingstoke.

New village health centre will be major asset

13.9.2007

A new health centre will be a major asset to the village of Shinfield when it opens next spring.

Aylesham to get new £4 million Health Centre

10.9.2007

Patients in Aylesham, Kent, are set to get a new state-of-the-art £4m primary care centre following agreement today.

Assura secures rights to stock GastroView - the 3 in 1 indigestion test

6.9.2007

Assura Pharmacy, the UK's specialist provider of integrated pharmacy services wll be the first to offer GastroView.

Assura in talks about new health centre in Tunbridge Wells

4.9.2007

Tunbridge Wells may get a new primary care centre after a planning application was submitted for a change the use.

Hornsey Central reaches financial close

28.8.2007

Hornsey in North London is set to get its first 'super health centre' after financial close was reached today with Haringey Teaching PCT.

Assura in groundbreaking deal for South East Essex LIFT

13.8.2007

Assura in significant deal to develop up to 11 new primary and social care buildings across South East Essex.

Assura Pharmacy promotes sexual health week

9.8.2007

Assura Pharmacy is playing its part in encouraging people to protect themselves against STDs and unwanted pregnancy by offering one-third off all Durex condoms.

MP hails new state-of-the-art health centre for North London

6.8.2007

Lordship Lane Primary Care Centre, Haringey's newest health centre, was officially opened by local MP today.

Assura Property appointed preferred developer at North Shore, Blackpool

2.8.2007

Plans for the redevelopment of a new primary care premises in North Shore, Blackpool have moved a step closer.

Plans revealed for new £12m primary care centre

30.7.2007

A planning application has been submitted for the proposed primary care centre in Grimsby.

Partnering with alternative providers

26.7.2007

One of the major government initiatives of late has been to encourage the shift of appropriate services from the acute sector and into the community.

Two state-of-the-art pharmacies for Bristol as Assura wins new pharmacy contracts

23.7.2007

July 23 2007 The Eastville area of Bristol is set to get a state-of-the-art new Assura Pharmacy following the award of a new pharmacy contract.

Healthy outlook for former public house site in Weston, Southampton

17.7.2007

The site of a former pub in Southampton is to be redeveloped as a new, purpose built primary care health centre.

New health centre moves step closer as Assura buys site in Ipswich

12.7.2007

A former industrial site in Ipswich could be redeveloped for health care purposes as Assura buys part of site.

Assura arrives in Wellingborough

5.7.2007

Wellingborough is set to see improvements in the town's pharmacy services following the sale of the pharmacies in Queen Street and Gold Street to Assura Pharmacy this week.

Assura steps in to secure health centre for Dartford

2.7.2007

A site in Dartford earmarked for a new health centre, but nearly lost to private housing, has been secured by Assura.

New village health centre will meet needs of growth in local population

28.6.2007

Assura Property has begun construction work on a new primary care centre for Berkshire West PCT in Shinfield.

Assura completes purchase of fifth health centre in Surrey

25.6.2007

Assura has completed the purchase of the health centre occupied by one of the largest GP practices in Surrey.

Assura Pharmacy helps keep Liverpool hearts beating healthy

21.6.2007

Latest statistics from the BHF show Liverpool has one of the highest death rates from heart disease.

South West Hampshire LIFT selects Assura as preferred partner

18.6.2007

Two new, state-of-the-art primary care premises are to be built in Southampton by gbprimarycare, Assura Group's LIFTCo.

Tony Blair praises unique partnership approach at a new community health centre in Liverpool

15.6.2007

Tony Blair officially opens Yew Tree Health and Children's Centre.

Free Diabetes Tests for Diabetes Week at selected Assura Pharmacies

12.6.2007

Over two million people in the UK have diabetes, and it is thought that another 750,000 may have it but are unaware.

Kick the habit and save £££s with Assura Pharmacy

11.6.2007

Assura Pharmacy is helping local smokers kick the habit in time for the nationwide ban on smoking in enclosed public places.

New Primary Care Centre opens in Winsford, Cheshire

7.6.2007

Patients in Winsford, Cheshire are set to benefit from a new health centre as the Dene Drive Primary Care Centre opens.

Assura completes its ninth new health centre under LIFT

4.6.2007

The opening of a new health centre in North London, marks the completion of the ninth LIFT partnership building.

Work to start on flagship health centre for Todmorden

31.5.2007

Work is expected to start in early July on building Todmorden's new £10m primary care centre.

Hornsey Central reaches stage one approval

29.5.2007

A new Primary Care Resource Centre is to be built by Assura Group's LIFT company for Haringey PCT - Watch our video!

Assura drives forward community presence

24.5.2007

Assura Pharmacy, the UK's only specialist provider of integrated pharmacy services, is further expanding its portfolio with a series of licence wins.

Assura appointed development partner in Torfaen, South Wales

21.5.2007

Plans for the redevelopment of two much needed new primary care premises in Torfaen, South Wales step closer.

Assura Group Limited AGM Statement

18.5.2007

Richard Burrell, CEO of Assura Group Limited will make the following statement at Assura's AGM at 2.00pm today. Click here to read more.

Assura Pharmacy opens 12th pharmacy at Glenroyd, Lancashire

14.5.2007

Glenroyd in Blackpool is set to get a new look pharmacy when the pharmacy at the Glenroyd Medical Centre opens.

Improving the patient experience

24.4.2007

Assura Medical establishes joint venture partnerships with GPs and locality groups where the GPs become 50 per cent shareholders alongside Assura Medical.

A new approach to pharmacy in primary care

24.4.2007

Our focus is on providing integrated pharmacy services in a health centre setting.

Second opinion - care closer to home

24.4.2007

Dr David Colin-Thomé gives his thoughts on care close to the home and the greater utilisation of pharmacists in the evolution of primary care.

Assura resources can deliver new GP premises

24.4.2007

In many areas of the country the plans and hopes of GPs for new primary care centres continue to be frustrated.

Delivering integrated primary care

24.4.2007

The quest to bring care closer to the patient has led to a need for larger premises to accommodate the shift of services from secondary to primary care.

MP hails 'Super' Surgery

23.4.2007

Sir Nicholas Winterton MP, described the Waters Green Medical Centre and Assura Pharmacy and Health and Wellness Centre as a truly 'super' surgery.

Latest issue of Practice Matters released

23.4.2007

The latest issue of our newsletter Practice Matters was despatched to all GP practices and PCTs today.

Sir Nicholas Winterton to officially open flagship Health and Wellness Centre

13.4.2007

Special open day attractions for patients as local MP opens new Assura Centre.

Annual Report and Accounts 2006

27.3.2007

Assura annual results released. These preliminary results are in respect of the year to 31 December 2006.

Assura appointed developer in Porthcawl, South Wales

13.3.2007

Porthcawl in South Wales is a step closer to getting a new and much needed primary care centre.

New Medical Centre is Star Attraction

7.3.2007

The Wand Medical Centre, Birmingham's newest primary care centre is officially opened.

New generation pharmacy opens at Park Edge

13.2.2007

Park Edge is to get a new generation of pharmacy when Assura Pharmacy opens the doors of its newest store.

Healthy outlook for former cinema site

9.2.2007

The site of the former Metronome cinema in Folkestone could be redeveloped for a new primary care purposes.

Free diabetes screening and cholesterol tests help to change lifestyles of Bonnyrigg community

6.2.2007

A new free diabetes screening service now on offer at Bonnyrigg Health Centre.

Assura selected by Northants PCT as development partner

5.2.2007

Plans for the redevelopment of Isebrook Hospital Wellingborough have moved a step closer.

New generation pharmacy opens at Bonnyrigg

1.2.2007

Bonnyrigg is to get new look pharmacy when the existing pharmacy at the health centre changes its name.

Former St. Mary's Hospital site sold

26.1.2007

The former St Mary's hospital site on Dean Road, Scarborough could be redeveloped for health care purposes.

Hewitt visits flagship Assura Health and Wellness Centre

22.1.2007

A new model of primary care centre was described as “the future of the NHS” by the Secretary of State for Health.

Turf-cutting for £9m health and community complex

5.1.2007

The official turf cutting for the new £9m Crompton Health Centre, Bolton takes place on Wednesday January 10.

New Wand Medical Centre opens

2.1.2007

Patients in the Highgate area of Birmingham are enjoying the benefits of a brand new medical centre on Frank Street, Highgate.

Work begins at state of the art health centre

2.1.2007

Work has begun in the centre of Basingstoke to create a new style health centre.