If you’ve recently discovered that CityDoc has closed, it’s completely understandable to feel unsettled, particularly if you were mid-treatment, waiting for results or due a repeat prescription.
For many people, the first worry is whether everything now has to start again. In most cases, it doesn’t.
With an appropriate medical review, care can usually continue safely and smoothly once a doctor understands your history and current treatment plan.
Take a breath first
A sudden clinic closure can feel disruptive, especially when health is involved. You don’t need to solve everything immediately.
The priority is simply continuity of care – making sure a clinician reviews where you are now and advises on the safest next step.
Arranging an appointment with a suitable clinic allows a doctor to:
- review your current medication or treatment
- assess any upcoming deadlines (prescriptions, vaccines, monitoring)
- advise how to continue safely and appropriately
If you have copies of emails, letters, test results, or medication packaging, bring them along. If you don’t, that’s very common and it won’t prevent a doctor from helping you move forward.
What about prescriptions?
This is often the biggest concern. In many situations, a doctor can continue necessary medication once they’ve reviewed your medical background and confirmed it’s appropriate. Sometimes a brief review or updated information is needed, but this is usually straightforward.
If your medication is time-sensitive, it’s helpful to mention this when booking so it can be prioritised.
Will tests need to be repeated?
Not necessarily. Doctors aim to avoid unnecessary duplication. Any available information will be used, and investigations are only repeated if they’re clinically required to ensure your care remains safe. The focus is always on balancing continuity with good medical practice.
Ongoing treatment plans or travel vaccinations
If you were part way through a vaccination course or monitoring programme, this can usually continue once reviewed. The timing and schedule matter more than the original provider. This is something clinicians manage routinely.
Feeling unsure is normal
For many patients, the hardest part of a clinic closure is simply not knowing who to contact next or worrying they’ve somehow been left in limbo.
In reality, continuity of care is something experienced medical teams handle regularly. Once a new doctor has assessed your situation, the process is often far simpler than expected.
If you’re unsure what to do next, speaking with a medical professional can help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.
At Fleet Street Clinic, we regularly support patients who find themselves in this position. Our GPs can review your situation, advise on next steps, and help ensure your care continues safely and appropriately without unnecessary delays or repetition.
If you’d like guidance, you can learn more or book an appointment today.
