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The Link Magazine 'January 1993
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Start on new GP surgery fltr.vnii) The Cambridge Diet
After practising for over two years partner. It is hoped to be able to do - the nutritious way
ma temporary, but cosy, portakabin this by mid 1993.
Dr Rod Houseman and the staff of The new building will provide to lose weight
The Link Surgery will soon be en- more mom for the 'Granny' scheme Great newsl
joying the luxury of a fine new pur- introduced by the Patient Participa- Four new flavours for you
pose built suite of premises. tion Group known as 'The Friends to enjoy - Butterscotch, Chocolate
The pleasing design and imagi- of the Link' This means that har- Mint, Asparagus and Chicken and
native structure gets away from the assed parents attending clinics can Mushroom - plus we've improved
traditionaland blends perfectly into receive help in looking after their on all the old favourites.
the West Swindon landscape. babies and young children. Contact your Counsellor
The patient list has rapidly in- In the new building, there will be to try them today
creased since Dr Houseman moved more room available in the waiting Telephone Rebecca Clifforde
from being senior partner in a area and for administration, as well (Westlea) on 873201
Wootton Bassett practice to com- as in the various consulting moms.
mence as a single GP in November Timber features on the inside will
1990. The next target for the practice help keep the warm friendly atmos-
is to reach a size where it becomes phere that the Link Surgery has al-
possible to call in a female GP as a ways sought to create.
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Dr Houseman's surgery as seen from the entrance to the Link Centre
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is a new group for women who are looking to make friendships, gain in
personal confidence or just beat the sense of loneliness and isolation ® Swindon Diet Centre
3 Cricklade Court, Cricklade Street, Old Town, Swindon
they may be feeling. Mondays Women: 'C
MAY be experiencing difficulties affect their lives. Over a period of 10
coping with young children or ba- weeks we will do some confidence
bies building and hope to tackle subjects
MAY be feeling a sense of loss after like 'coping with loss' and 'dealing TAKEAWAY
thebreakdownofa marriageorclose with anger' in a positive way.
relationship The first meeting takes place on
MAY be suffering from a lack of self Monday 25 January at 1.30pm in the
esteem after being made redundant Community Suite, Link Centre. THE SUPERB CUISINE OF THE
MAY have experienced a bereave- We hope to providechildcare and
ment. there will no charge for coming
MAY just be finding life difficult at along.
the moment. For more information, contact - - - .o-
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At Mondays we hope to provide Miriam Minty at the Community ,
the chance for women to talk about Suiteon87l2l2 ext234orAnnEaster
the issues and experiences which on 877233.
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Health Visitors reorganised
From 4January 1993 the Health Vis- Clients living in West Swindon, but Exquisite Authentic Chinese Cooking
iting Service will be changing from a registered with GPs outside West
geographical setting to working in Swindon, will be covered by the available 7 days a week 5.30pm - 10pm
Primary Health Care Teams along- following four Health Visitors
side General Practitioners. The aim Margaret Tiley - Swindon Health Advance Orders advised,
is to enhance the service to clients by Centre (Carfax Street)
working more closely with GPs in Mary Mathews - (1) Farriers Close especially at weekends
West Swindon. The following GP (2)168 Victoria Road
practices will have the following Marian Godfrey - Hawthorn The Chinese Experience, Sparcells,
Health Visitors attached:- Medical Centre West Swindon
Ashington House Surgery Jane Lee - (1) Crossroads Surgery
Barbara Monk,GeraldinePiper,Jane (2) Marlborough Road Surgery Telephone orders welcome
Lyons, Jane Lee (3)33 Victoria Road (4)10 Bath
Dr Godbole at Shaw Surgery Road (5) Queens Park Surgery
Kay Simmons, Ca therineHamersley (6) Park Lane Surgery -1877888
Dr Reddy at Freshbrook
Alison Naylor All the Health Visitors will beacces-
Dr Kandiah at Toothill & Sparcells sible either via their GP Surgery -or Celebrate Chinese New Year 21/22 January with us
Mary Mathews by contacting them at their base at Call for details of menu and attractions
Dr Houseman, Link Surgery West Swindon Health Centre. Tel-
Marian Godfrey ephone 877233.