The Blandford Group Practice has been forced to stop non-urgent routine appointments after ‘a lapse in public liability insurance’.

Weekend vaccination clinics are one of the casualties after the surgery’s insurance ran out.

A spokesman said: “We recognise this will inconvenience a number of our patients and we thank all those who have been inconvenienced for their patience at a time where practice staff are already under considerable pressure.

“Arrangements are being made to ensure urgent care can continue. The eConsult facility will be unavailable until further notice.”

NBV reader Jon Wren was left unimpressed. He said: “They are the main practice for Blandford, you already can’t get appointments with them… they are funded by tax payers, BUT, they let their liability insurance lapse! I’m sure they got reminders.”