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10 The Link Magazine • April 2006

Gems Angels Health Mela Discover the MS Centre
Saturday 29 April The Swindon Therapy Centre for
Community Support Services Broadgreen Centre, Multiple Sclerosis holds a coffee
A Company That Cares Salisbury Street morning on Friday 28 April, from
1lam to 6pm. Free entry 10.30am to 12noon, during MS
Find out more about a range of Awareness Week.
complimentary therapies and ex- Volunteers are always needed
perience taster sessions, advice to help the centre which does not
and information - Reiki. home- receive any grant aid.
opathy, Indian head massage, nu- In March the centre received help
trition, beauty. reflexology. aroma- from the Haine & Smith Charita-
therapy, crystal healing, naturopa- ble Trust to purchase much-needed
thy, Bowen technique physiotherapy equipment.
Also children's activities, enter- To find out more about helping
tainment and refreshments. the MS Centre, call Jackie Wray on MS sufferer Barry Palmer and physi-
Providing: For details call Mina Bhogal on 481700 or mail: stcswindon.ms
• Assistance with personal care otherapist Elizabeth Richard with Jo
• Household tasks 07773 267123 @virgin.net Tylee, manager of Haine & Smith
• Laundry service
• Shopping service
The local specialist Cancer group open to those affected
• Pension and medication Optimum Mobility abC - a new self help cancer support group for patients, carers, family
collections
• Light meal preparation and friends who have been Affected By Cancer was launched by the
• GP and hospital escort duties F( s Mayor of Swindon Ray Fisher on 15 March.
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• Sleep in and night support The aim is to provide mutual support in a social atmosphere as well
as a safe and secure place to share thoughts and experiences.
For:
• Anyone who needs a little • Wheelchairs — all types Meetings are held at Lawn Community Centre, Windsor Road on the
extra support to get things done Scooters — all types first Wednesday of the month between 12noon and 2pm, and on the
• Anyone recovering from illness • New ec Used third Wednesday of the month 7pm to 9pm.
• Anyone due to age, physical Rise/recline chairs A programme of talks and outings is being drawn up. For details call
or mental impairment Beryl Bowles on 528636.
Proper service
Call us for full details on: • Home visits
01793 524888 Showroomr & test area at Small is beautiful at Sparcells surgery
345 Cheney Manor Road Pinkney Park, Sherston The surgery at Sparcells has seen the arrival of a new GP, a practice
Moredon, Swindon
Malmesbury manager and three receptionists this year and Dr Kandy Kandiah is
Member of the United Kingdom Home Care Association delighted with the positive atmosphere they have created in a short
Registered by the Commission for Social Care Inspection 01666-840060
time.

Tire Sparcclls team, front from left, Deb Lundy, Helen Tilley, Jane Nicholls, Tanya
Robinson, Jeanette Croasdell, Jane Hartland and Sharon Roberts. Rear, Dr Rilran
Bashir, Lesley Harris, Dr Kandy Kandiah, Helen Dent
Dr Rihan Bashir has come to the fered on site. In the short term, a
i practice from Reading and is en- new patient support group is to be
joying the more relaxed pace in set up. Dr Bashir said, "we will see
West Swindon. He joins Dr Kandy how patients feel about the serv-
Kandiah who setup the practice in ices and what can be improved.
1985. They both believe that a small The patient's voice is the most im-
practice offers the best for patients, portant."
with the chance to see a doctor New practice manager Tanya
who knows them and often knows Robinson said that everyone is
their family as well. working hard to achieve Govern-
Dr Bashir said, "there is a ment medical services delivery tar-
friendly atmosphere here. It's gets which are measured within
easier to discuss things when you the Quality Outcomes Framework.
know the doctor. However, with However, Tanya emphasised that
two GPs there is also a choice. meeting targets is not just about
Small practices tend to be happier ticking boxes. "Patients' health
for patients." needs are central to our practice
With the new staff settled in, and we take a holistic approach to
there are plans for improved serv- their requirements."
ices in family planning, diabetic New patients can register at the
and asthma care. It is also likely Sparcells practice by calling
that minor surgeries will be of- 881928.