The setrust is taking over the Priory and Springhill GP surgeries in Bangor and Holywood because no new doctors can be found to run them
BBC News NI health correspondent
The Department of Health confirmed the move to BBC News NI on Monday after the 11th-hour failure of negotiations.In the recent past the doctors' union the British Medical Association has said medical practices are becoming too expensive to run. "We need to urgently resolve our workforce crisis and ensure that general practice has a sustainable future."
"We have ongoing concerns around the level of coverage and service that will be offered as a result, and will be seeking further reassurances around this from the trust."
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