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32 The Link Magazine - August 2002
Cycle for hearts GPs set up high-tech health and community internet suite
Enjoy a sponsored ride through
the Wiltshire countryside and North Swindon MP Michael Wills and take greater responsibility for transparent relationship between
help raise much needed funds for visited the Taw Hill Medical Prac- personal health matters. As their doctor and patient. I'd like to see
the battle against heart disease. tice on 13 July to launch health advocates, internet access civil servants visiting this project
The British Heart Foundation HEAL@TH, the latest initiative to means we can guide patients to to learn how it can be spread to
Cycle Ride takes place on Sunday promote well being in the area, reputable sources of in-depth in- surgeries elsewhere."
8 September, from 9am, last depar- Standing for Health Education formation. In some cases, this re- Only patients registered with the
tures 10.30am. Access Library at Taw Hill, pa- duces unnecessary stress by giv- practice are able to use the health
The two routes, 50 miles and 25 tients have access to 12 computers ing people access to medical fact information facilities. The suite is
miles, start and finish at Lydiard connected to theinternetviaahigh- sooner rather than later." also being used for training NHS
Park, are planned to combine in- speed satellite link to search health Michael Wills said, "the set up is staff and community sessions are
terest, safety and scenic beauty and information for themselves, very impressive and is at the fore- planned, including general internet
will be clearly sign-posted and Dr Peter Crouch said he and part- front of developing an open and access and a homework club.
marshalled at key points. ner Dr June Morris are committed LaunchingHEAL@TH, Michael WillsMP, centre, with from left, Christopher
The registration fee is £5 in ad- to providing information and Lawrence, Eric Gee of IT specialists Paper River, Dr Peter Crouch, Dr June
vance or£10 after 3 September. Call knowledge about health issues. Morris, Mark Edwards, Taw Hill residents' association
Freephone 08000 648748 for a reg- 'This internet health library will t I
istration form. help patients educate themselves
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