NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) has determined that the contracts for five GP practices in Camden and Islington operated by AT Medics Ltd will be reprocured over the next 18 months after contractual breaches.

The contracts at Brunswick Medical Centre, Camden Health Improvement Practice, Kings Cross Surgery, Somers Town Medical Centre, and the Mitchison Road Surgery will be ended.

At the end of 2023, a change of ownership at Operose Health Ltd - owners of AT Medics Ltd - took place that required ICB consent. This had not been given when the transfer took place which represented a serious contractual breach, prompting the ICB to review these contracts.

An 18-month extension period was agreed to ensure patient services continue uninterrupted while new arrangements are secured.

The extended access hub service in Camden will remain under the operation of AT Medics for the remainder of the existing contract, which expires in September 2025.

Sarah McDonnell-Davies, executive director of place for NCL ICB, said: ‘Our absolute priority is the provision of high quality, safe and accessible services for local people. We work closely with our practice and provider teams and actively monitor our services. We strive to ensure our decisions are balanced and consider feedback from patients, members of the public and stakeholders.'

She added: ‘Quality, outcomes, experience of and confidence in local services are critical. The committee considered a number of options but felt on balance, a change of management should be sought.'