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The Link Magazine • March 2002 7
Evolution aims to equip new hospital for the future
The Government has allocated £8 million for equipment at the Great Western Hospital, more than other PARKING
PFI schemes; the total NHS investment in the new hospital will approach £170 million.
CENTRAL SWINDON
But rather than move old equipment already in use at PMH, the
Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust has launched the Evolu- Annual long stay
tion Project to raise £5 million so that the highest quality equip-
ment is in place from day one to make patients' progress through parking from only
the hospital easier.
With support pledged by Nationwide Building Society, which £47.80 per month
is providing funding for a Special Care Baby Unit, and the GWR Contact Christine Jenkins
Group, over £1 million is already in the bank.
Trust chief executive Sonia Mills said: "the Great Western will Tel: 01793 - 690600
be one of the nation's most modern hospitals. From letters I receive
and conversations I have with patients and carers, I know how J '
seriously local people take their hospital. Health care is something
which is clearly of great importance to them and I hope that they
will get right behind this campaign." your partner in business`
Project patrons include The Rt Hon the Earl Cairns CVO, CBE,
comedian Julian Clary, explorer David Hempleman-Adams, the
Rt Hon the Earl of Kimberley and Charles Nunneley. Arthur Cohen
Every little bit helps. For details of how you can organise a fund R.H.A.D. M.S.H.A.A.
raising event, or provide support for Evolution, call Carol Taylor, COUNTY
Campaign Director, on 425243 or Chris Birdsall, Communications ArkellsBreweryliaslaunched a 'name HEARING AID
Manager on 425296.
the bear' competition in a bid to raise SERVICES
£25,000 for the Evolution Appeal.
Help helicopter serve Swindon You could win by choosing from 40 The world's finest hearing aids
Until now the Wiltshire air ambulance has not served the town names - all employees at the brewery - at the most competitive prices.
because of the lack of a landing pad at PMH. But this will change for a1 stake, at one of the 101 Arkells Home visits without charge
when the Great Western Hospital opens, write Steve Chesworth, pubs across the region. or obligation.
fundraising coordinator for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal. "They are really sweet cuddly ted-
dies," said Sheila Cleary, landlady at Special terms for over 60's.
the Jovial Monk, St Andrew's Ridge. Thirt'c day full money bark guarantee.
"There has been a great response; our Tel: 01793 870047
customers love them, and it's a great
cause." 6 Romney Way, The Laurels.
Sheila is pictured with bar person Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5QB
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new project the appeal is looking The Wiltshire Air Ambulance
for committed and enthusiastic has helped to rescue and airlift
It doesn't take a lot of working
volunteers to become regional and more than 1,200 people to hospi-
Jut to appreciate that this is
area organisers. tals in the past ten years. The ap- an exceptional offer "
We are looking for people who peal needs to raise well in excess of
are self motivated and believe in £200,000 a year to keep the Wilt- Hanging wardrobe
the work of the air ambulance. shire Air Ambulance flying. 4 drawer chest
They also need to have the time So the best way to help us to
and energy to be effective volun- help you is to become a volunteer, 3 drawer bedsi de
teers in the field. because you never know when you if bought seperately
One regional organiser is re- or a relative may need to be air- £617.00
quired for Swindon who will over- lifted to hospital.
see the work of local organisers For information or to apply to be NOW OP'
working in all parts of the town, a regional or area organiser, con-
including West and North Swin- tact Steve Chesworth, Wiltshire Air
don. The local organisers will be Ambulance Appeal, Dorman
responsible for liaising with com- House, Malmesbury Road, ti
munity groups, attending local Chippenham, Wilts SN15 5LN.
events and organising fundraising Tel: 01249 463431. when bought as a group
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