A community worker in Ardoyne has said it's "crucial" the doors of a local GP surgery remain open.
Elaine Burns, community development worker and Centre Manager at Ardoyne Association, said the Flax Medical Centre is essential for people in the local area.
Last week, it was revealed that the surgery handed back its contract to the Department of Health. This means that unless a new GP is secured the practice, which provides health care for over 3,000 people, will close on December 31.
