Park Leys Medical Practice

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The practice is commissioned by Coventry Teaching Primary Care Trust (Coventry tPCT) to provide primary care to patients who ellect to register with the practice. coventry tPCT are responsible for the provision of primary medical care to te residents of Coventry. In addition to your GP, this includes such services as District Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visitors.

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