Image source, Lostwithiel Needs a Doctor

A town in Cornwall has recorded a song and made a video to attract new doctors to the area in an "increasingly desperate" attempt to replace a GP due to retire within weeks.

Organisers said Lostwithiel surgery had been struggling to find GPs, with one surgery partner due to leave.

The song comes after people formed a flash mob earlier this month in their recruitment bid.

Organisers said the latest move was a "loving call" .

Image source, Lostwithiel Needs a Doctor

Lostwithiel Medical Practice has two partners and is responsible for about 5,500 patients in the area.

It was rated "outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission in 2018, with a re. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk.

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