A Southampton GP surgery has been forced to close due to staff sickness. 

Portswood Solent Surgery will be closed tomorrow due to high sickness levels within its clinical team. 

In a text sent out to those registered with the surgery, it said the decision was made to "ensure patients' safety". 

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Those using the surgery are recommended to attend the Adelaide site at William Macleod Way, Millbrook or the Nicholson site at Royal South Hants Hospital.

The surgery is expected to fully reopen as usual on Monday. 

A Solent NHS Trust spokesperson said: “Solent GP surgery is committed to providing safe and comprehensive care across our three practice sites.

“Due to unforeseen staff sickness, we have unfortunately had to close our Portswood site on Friday 26 July. We expect the surgery to reopen on Monday 29 July.

“Patients needing assistance can still contact the surgery as usual, and our team will be available to provide guidance and support. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”