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Information in the NHS, better information means better care.

http://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/tsd/care-data/

Sharing information in the NHS helps ensure that the quality and safety of services is consistent across the country. It can also highlight different diseases and conditions that may require more NHS investment. This is an opportunity for each of us to help the NHS provide high quality care for all.

You can find out more about how information is used for purposes beyond your direct care, the benefits this bring and the choices you have available to you by watching our short video. (click on the link above) This video is hosted on NHS England’s YouTube channel. If you have difficulty viewing it, you can also see it on NHS Choices.

Friends of the Surgery

We have a very active ‘friends’ group who fundraise for the practice, new members are always welcome.

Fundraising by the Friends of The Meadows Surgery has enabled the purchase of an ECG machine, Defibrillator, Digital Blood Pressure Monitors to name but a few, they have also very kindly donated a couple of high backed arm chairs for the waiting rooms. The 'Friends' are fundamental to the success of our annual Jabathon Flu Clinic, providing refreshments and stalls suck as Cakes, Tomola, Bric a Brac, raffle.

Recent car boot sales have enabled to friends to purchase a wheelchair for the patients use when visiting the surgery.

For more information on how you can help contact: Katie Packham, Practice Manager.

The next meeting will be held @ 17:30 on Monday 5th October at The Surgery, all are welcome.