Malpas Patient Comfort and Equipment Fund
Why it was Founded and What We have Done
The Comfort Fund was founded in 1988 by Community and Practice Nursing Staff at the surgery to enhance and supplement nursing care, provide extra equipment for all residents in Malpas and the surrounding area and to provide information and education.
The fund supplements and enhances rural care. Since its foundation, the fund has purchased the following:
- Wheelchairs (for temporary loan)
- Pain Relief Equipment
- Special Mattresses
- Home Blood Pressure Monitors
- Nebulisers
- Medication Cassettes
- Patient Library, Videos and Toys
- Supplementary Palliative Care
How it Works and How You can Help
The fund is managed by a team of Health Professionals, Practice Staff and Patient Representatives. The committee meets to democratically discuss and decide how donations are utilised. The fund is completely reliant on voluntary donations and fund raising events. Any donations, large or small, are always appreciated. If you have identified a need and wish to discuss the matter further, please contact the Surgery.
- Chairman - Dr Christ C Hulbert
- Secretary - Sister Linda Lambert
- Treasurer - Mr Nick Faithful and Mrs Angela Baker
- GP Advisor - Dr Louise Davies
Committee Members:
- Mrs Tina Grills
- Mr Neil Richardson
- Mrs Ann Ingram
- Mrs Adel Rae
- Mrs Rose Taylor
- Sister Gill Evans
- Sister Anne Bradley
- Sister Ruth Garner
- Mrs Valerie Clarke
- Sister Pam Quinn