Three doctors retire on the same day

In Bucquoy in Pas-de-Calais, the three doctors announced that they would retire on October 31, 2024. A situation that leaves more than 3,000 patients without solutions. Anne-Marie Barbier, mayor of Bucquoy, had nevertheless done everything to find their replacements. “We had taken the decision not to charge rent for two years to a young doctor who was coming to settle in Bucquoy”she explains. But this decision was not enough to convince a caregiver to set up. It is difficult for rural communities to attract young people.

Contacted for reaction, the doctors preferred not to comment. From November 1st, to find a medical office near the town, you will have to travel several kilometers. In the meantime, to avoid having to travel too far and get a medical appointment, there remains a teleconsultation booth installed in the pharmacy.