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<p>In September 2013, there were 21 practices registered in <ins class="ministerial">Hammersmith</ins><del
class="ministerial">Barking</del> and 20 practices are registered in October 2022.</p><p>Practices
close for a variety of reasons, including practice mergers or retirement and a reduction
in practice numbers does not represent a reduction in the quality of care. When a
practice does close, patients are informed and advised to register at another local
practice of their choice. Practices and commissioners must put in place appropriate
measures to ensure that the affected patients have access to general practitioner
services.</p>
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