The proposed design of a new health and social care facility in Dargavel will be revealed at a drop-in event later this month.

Local residents will be able to view the details of the planned layout and operating options for the new site on Monday, May 15, between 2pm and 6pm.

Hosted by Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), the event will take place at The Cornerstone, in Greenock Road, Bishopton.

Visitors will also be able to leave comments on the proposed design and have the opportunity to suggest the best name for the new building. 

READ MORE: Special event marks 60th anniversary of Hillman Imp

Members of the project team will be on hand to discuss aspects of the proposed design and to answer questions. 

Anyone who is unable to visit on the day will have further opportunities to view the proposed design and leave comments. 

From Tuesday, May 16, the information boards will be on display at the existing Bishopton Health Centre. 

The information will also be published on the Renfrewshire HSCP website (www.renfrewshire.hscp.scot/) for a further two weeks. 

With the appointment of Hub West Scotland as development partners, Holmes Miller as architects and Fleming Construction as main contractor, construction on the new facility is expected to begin during 2023, with the building scheduled for completion within 12 months.

READ MORE: Two men arrested after 'disturbance' at property

In 2022, the existing GP Practice, Bishopton Medical Practice, underwent an extensive refurbishment. This has already provided additional capacity.

Once the new satellite facility is complete, it will provide additional space and flexibility for the GP practice, as well as enabling more options for health and social care services within the area.

Christine Laverty, chief officer of Renfrewshire HSCP, said: "This project is an exciting development for health and social care services within the area, and I am keen we make sure the local community is kept up to date with progress.

"This is the first opportunity we have had to share the designs being put forward. I hope people from across the community can come along to familiarise themselves with the details.

"Members of the design team will be available on the day to listen and to provide answers to any questions that may come up. I hope, in this way, we can build a good understanding across the community of how our plans are progressing in our aim to provide the best health and social care services that meet community needs into the future."