A SCRUTINY Task Group of five Swindon councillors has been formed to carry out a detailed study of the provision of GPs' surgeries and NHS dentists in Swindon.

Its chairman, Coun Stan Pajak, said: "The local GP is the cornerstone of the health service and therefore the ease of finding and registering with a GP is crucial in how we feel about the area we live in.

"Is the provision of surgeries and NHS dentists acceptable or is there a real problem in Swindon as appears in many areas around the country?

"We need to know your experiences so as a council we can work to get the best health and dental care provision."

Contact scrutiny officer Claire Yeates in writing at Swindon Council, Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon. SN1 2JH. Or via e-mail at: cyeates@swindon.gov.uk.