“I am delighted that we can now offer medical services to all people of Armidale and surrounding areas; people can now get the medical treatment they need via bulk- billing,” Mrs Taylor said.

“For too long the disadvantaged people in all our communities have struggled to gain accessible and equitable health care.”

Mrs Taylor said two doctors were beginning Monday and a dentist would start the week after.

She said the resumption of services was just the beginning and the community-controlled medical service was aiming to embrace a whole range of health services.

For an appointment phone 6774 6450.