The 27 are the first of 50 neighbourhood health centres backed by a total of £200m in Government investment to upgrade existing buildings.

Health minister Stephen Kinnock said: ‘We're rolling out neighbourhood health centres across the country by repurposing and improving local buildings, first targeting the communities that need them most. These one-stop shops will help end the maze of referrals and repeated conversations, treating not just poor health but the causes of it, too.

‘As we rebuild our NHS, our mission is to shift more healthcare into the community, while delivering easier access to care, improved outcomes for patients and better value for money for the taxpayer.'

The centres will offer a range of health services, including urgent treatment, GP and pharmacy services, as well as wider services like debt advice, employment and family support, and other voluntary sector support. 

The Government has pledged to open 250 centres by 2036, with the first 120 open by 2030.

Head of policy and practice at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Joe Brunwin, said: ‘Neighbourhood health is the right direction. However, for these centres to work, they must be properly funded and built around strong multidisciplinary teams. Occupational therapists must be a key part of this. Some early examples of the roles involved don't yet highlight occupational therapists clearly, and it's essential that their contribution is fully recognised as plans develop.'

The centres are as follows:

Liverpool Road Health Centre	East of England
Stony Stratford Health Centre	East of England
Shefford Health Centre	East of England
Jubilee Gardens Primary Care Centre	London
Hornsey Neighbourhood Health Centre	London
Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre	London
The Centre Manor Park	London
Erith Health Centre	London
Downham Health and Leisure Centre	London
Summerfield Primary Care Centre	Midlands
Stockland Green Primary Care Centre	Midlands
Oldbury Health Centre	Midlands
Hinckley Health Centre	Midlands
Long Eaton Health Centre	Midlands
The Stone Castle Centre	North East and Yorkshire
Beeston Hill Community Health Centre	North East and Yorkshire
Westbourne Green	North East and Yorkshire
Seaham Primary Care Centre	North East and Yorkshire
Alfred Barrow Health Centre	North West
Fingerpost Health Centre	North West
Fleetwood Health and Wellbeing Centre	North West
Barbara Castle Way	North West
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre	North West
Goldsworth Park Health Centre	South East
Truro Health Park	South West
Montpelier Health Centre	South West
Charlotte Keel Health Centre	South West