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07/12/05

Walk in the Park

Cathryn Trezise proved to be a very capable lead in getting this project of the ground with the backing of local charities. It is thought that funds raised are in the region of £13,500 for diabetes research.

Everyone who either walked or supported the organisation on the day had an excellent time. The weather was kindly and members of the surgery were found helping in all areas from handing out water, selling promotional items, to being part of the St Johns Ambulance Team.

Thank you one and all.

Cathrine Trezise, an organiser with Julia Jordan in the background, a fruit lady!. Bernadette Kamil (with the sash) watering in the walkers. Christine McIntosh - a member of the St John’s Ambulance

20/07/05

DIABETES UK INFORMATION RELEASE

Every year Diabetes UK holds a national fund raising event entitled Walk In The Park.  Walk In The Park is a fun way to introduce gentle exercise into your daily lifestyle whilst successfully raising vital funds for diabetes research.

Since the launch of Walk In The Park in 1999 the event has raised over £700,000. 2005 will be an exceptional year as it is the first year that Walk In The Park comes to Farnham.  There are a total of 65 walks taking place over Great Britain this year and Walk In The Park, Farnham takes place in Farnham Park on Sunday 12^th June. There are 2 gentle walks of up to 3 miles and it kicks off at 11am and you can join the walk up to 2pm at the latest in order to finish by 3pm.  Entry is by registration and you will need to complete an entry form which is available from your walk coordinator:-

Jon Curtis. 7, Barncroft, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8RU. Telephone 01252 710673. E-mail curtishomer@aol.com.  Sponsorships forms will be sent to you on registration. Free T shirts for all walkers!! Please come and have a fun walk for a good cause.

20/07/05

Patient Liaison Group

Met for the first time 17th March 2005.  Dr Steed will lead this initiative with support from four staff and six patients. The primary function of the group is to provide feedback to the Practice on the delivery of services a secondary role will be that of fundraising.

20/07/05

The Practice has been recognised as “Investor in People”

Mr Chris Grimes, Chairman of Guildford and Waverley Primary Care Trust, was delighted to present to Dr Christopher Tibbott, our Senior Partner, the “Investors in People Award”  He commended the practice for all the hard work that we had put in to achieve this Award which included meeting wide ranging criteria of managing staff training, development and communication issues.  The staff are at the heart of any successful business and our medical practice is no exception to this. The Doctors and Nurses rely on our staff to be the interface between patient and ourselves allowing us to deliver our care to our patients in an organised manner.

20/07/05

Staff News

We would like to wish Mary Ford a very happy and long retirement.  Mary retired at the end of March having worked at the surgery for over 15 years. She has been a very loyal hard working supportive member of staff seeing us through the transition to one site with good humour and lots of patience.  Happy retirement Mary form one and all !!