This month we had a visit from two of the project leaders, Dr. Mike Godward and Mrs Beryl Godwood, who gave us an update on the progress of the project.
Category: Community Fund
Raising a cuppa (and eating some yummy cake) in support of Macmillan Coffee Morning
Thank you to everyone who got involved in organising a Macmillan Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Support last month. We have heard of a number of events taking place across BrisDoc services.
The Sky’s the limit
Congratulations to Sharon Young from Charlotte Keel who bravely did a sky dive over Salisbury plain last month to raise money for Cancer Research UK
Embrace – One woman’s journey to inspire everyBODY
Last month, Dr Kimberly Bruce (GP at Northville Family Practice) and BrisDoc's Community Fund organised a screening of the documentary film, Embrace, which follows body image activist Taryn Brumfitt's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.
Val Rodrigues completes Memory Walk 2018
Congratulations to Val Rodrigues from Broadmead Medical Centre who took part in a Memory Walk in Bristol this month in aid of the Alzheimers Society.
Liz Turner: Raising money for Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Kidney Patients Association
In January this year, BrisDoc's Lead Nurse at Charlotte Keel, Liz Turner, donated her kidney to help her nephew Philip. This was his second transplant, his first transplant was age 7. He and his family have received fantastic support from the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Kidney Patient Association for many years.
Raising awareness of Measles and MMR vaccination within Somali communities
On Thursday 19th July, a community outreach session was held at Carr House in St Pauls. The main aim was to increase awareness of measles and MMR vaccinations to the Somali community.
NHS70: Celebrating 70 years of the NHS
The National Health Service turned 70 on 5th July 2018 and many of our staff at BrisDoc have taken the opportunity to celebrate in honour of this.
Bishopston Medical Practice’s David Carter – running Bristol 10K in memory of Father.
Next month, David Carter, our receptionist at Bishopston Medical Practice, will be running in the Great Bristol 10K. He is currently raising money for St Peter's Hospice in memory of his father - Harry - who died in 2009.
BrisDoc Community Fund donate Easter eggs for local refugee children
This year, BrisDoc donated 100 Easter eggs for local Syrian refugee children via Bridges for Communities, a charity who aim to connect people from different cultures and faiths, giving them the opportunity to build friendships and understand one another better.