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Brighton doctors clinic closes doors, leaving thousands of Tasmanians without care

It is vital that Vanessa Hughes is close to doctors so she can access medication for her young twins at short notice, but the closure of a GP clinic north of Hobart will potentially add hours – or even days – to their waiting time.

Brighton Doctors, which services a wide area, will close on September 23, meaning its active patient list of 3,000 will need to travel elsewhere for care.

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