However it is bigger than would reasonably be required for a branch surgery, and thus the NHS would be unlikely to support buying it as a branch. The Health Authority will not support a new surgery being established in the area, but there is scope for a branch surgery supported by the administrative services of an existing Practice in Exeter. Its future and its development depends on the number of people registering at it. The service will expand, and can expand rapidly, to match the population registered. The Exeter City Council agenda for 16 March included considering the provision for NHS general medical services at Digby.
Slow progress is evident.