Three doctors suspended from Hailsham Medical Group

Three doctors associated with the Hailsham Medical Group (HMG) have been suspended following a whistle-blower report stating they were "frightened for patients' lives".

his regulatory action comes amid severe, systemic failures that ultimately led the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to officially cancel the registration of the entire medical group on 24 April 2026. 

Key Details of the Suspensions and Closure

• Whistle-blower Concerns: The suspensions were triggered after staff raised critical concerns about severe malpractice and clinical negligence putting patient safety at immediate risk.
• Identified Doctors: The General Medical Council (GMC) online register explicitly lists Hailsham Medical Group partners Dr Steven Seng and Dr Nicolas Cereceda among those suspended.
• Systemic Failures: Unannounced CQC inspections at Seaforth Farm Surgery uncovered conflicting, inaccurate, or entirely missing clinical records, inadequate oversight of advanced clinical roles, and unexplained delays in critical diagnoses like diabetes.
• Practice Impact: The group's primary practices—including Seaforth Farm Surgery and Vicarage Field Surgery—are no longer being operated by HMG. 

  Patient Continuity of Care

NHS Sussex concluded that removing HMG was the safest course of action for the roughly 11,150 affected patients. A new healthcare provider has been appointed to take over the patient roster and ensure continuity of primary care services. 

If you are a registered patient or local resident looking for local alternative care, please check the status of active surgeries:

• Bridgeside Surgery: Active medical practice located in Hailsham.
• The Quintin Medical Practice: Active medical practice located in Hailsham.