Do you know who we are and what we do?

We are a group of volunteers: Diane Balchin, Pam Chandler, Joan Dalton, Graham Lock, Nancie Mitchell, Betty Moxon, Sheila O'Kelly, Anne Preston, Alvys Sparkes, Di Tulett, Maggie Waddell, Henry Wake and Christine Welland.

What do we do?
Our main aim is to assist the Springfield Surgery in delivering the best possible service to the community.

How do we do this?
Analyse the Annual Patient Questionnaire and suggest ways in which the Surgery can respond to patients views.
We have raised over £2,000 to date for a much needed defibrillator, which is in the process of being purchased.  It is hoped that the British Heart Foundation will contribute towards the cost which means we will have some money in hand for future equipment.
We hold an Annual Open Meeting to which all patients are invited to meet with the Doctors and discuss the Practice.
We meet informally 3 - 4 times a year and then have a full meeting with the Doctors two - three times a year.

What can we do in the future?
Continue to build up our equipment fund to purchase items not available on the NHS.

We would like to invite a Specialist to a village meeting to talk to the patients about a specific illness/disease.

To keep the villagers informed of our progress  via the 'Village News'.

How can you help?
By supporting our events ie; fund raising, annual meetings etc.

By letting us know any views or ideas you may have, by contacting one of the above or telephoning 01252 702554.

To use the defibrillator more effectively we need volunteers to train in the use of this machine. The response time from the Ambulance Service cannot be guaranteed (and the response time is vital).  Volunteers would need to be prepared to act on emergencies during 'out of hours and the weekend'. This could be done in pairs on a rota basis. If you are interested please contact one of the above members or telephone 01252 702554.

The next full meeting of the group  will be on 27^th March  2007 at 7 pm at the Surgery.