SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE DONATIONS

Every year the surgery receives many requests to support local events and charities. The Partners have now established a charity fund to give donations to local causes. If anyone is interested in accessing the fund they should send enquiries for the attention of the Practice Manager.

The Practice held an event in October '07 on Breast Care Awareness; the evening was well attended and very informative. Following the sale of raffle tickets and refreshments the practice raised ?601. Money raised from the event was donated to the BRI Breast Care Team to be used to support patient services.

The Surgery has teamed up with GAFSIP - Gambia and Avon Fire Services in Partnership. We are delighted to report that the first collection of donated items from the surgery took place in November. Items donated included IT equipment, sterile dressings and medication including basic analgesia and antibiotics, unused mobile phones, stationary, bedding and towels. The practice will be arranging quarterly collections of items from the surgery if any of the villages would like to become involved. More information about the charity is available via www.gafsip.org