Patient Link was founded in 1990, and is a registered charity, which is totally funded by voluntary donations and fund raising events.  One of its aims is to provide a transport service for patients of the “Willow Green” practice who find it difficult to attend appointments at the surgery, local hospitals, clinics and health centres etc.

The service is operated by a team of unpaid volunteers - drivers and office-based co-ordinators.  In return, patients are invited to make a donation towards the drivers motoring costs and if there are any surplus funds they are used to contribute towards the Charity’s operating expenses which are minimal as it does not employ any staff.

Fund raising events are held, generally in Spring and Autumn; and, in addition, there is usually a Christmas raffle and the surplus funds are used to cover any remaining overheads and then provide the surgery with additional equipment to improve the well-being of its patients.

Half-yearly health education talks are arranged at the surgery, and these are open to all.

Patient Link acts as a Patient Participation Group, and is the link between patients and the surgery.

If you are a “Willow Green” patient and require assistance with transport, then ring 01903 788142, but please give at least 48 hours’ notice.

If you feel that you could help in any way, and would like to become more involved, then ring the above number and leave a message for the Secretary.