‘Colon-aid’ the Yeovil District Bowel Cancer Support Group
Site last updated 25 January 2012
Colorectal SSG on 9th November 2009
Stan asked members to advise him or Heather of any topics they would like to be raised at the Colorectal SSG.
Open Forum
A range of topics were discussed including the Government’s proposed plans for a large increase in the number of houses and population in the South Somerset district over the next few years and the impact of this on YDH and the local infrastructure. Privacy at Day Theatre and consultations on the wards was also discussed and Julie advised that recent changes help to address this issue.
Refreshment Break
Stan & Hazel ran a raffle of member donated prizes during the break that raised £27 for our Raffle Fund. Refreshment donations of £18 were passed on to St Margaret’s by Rowland.
Any Other Business
Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne Pensioners Forum 11th September 2009
YDH Colorectal/Stoma Care Department and Colon-aid had a double stand at this event to promote bowel cancer awareness. Just over 600 people attended and Julie Burton and Rowland dealt with queries and gave out information leaflets.
Overall there were about 40 stands of organisations and services available to people aged 50+.
The St John Ambulance Service run a free Carers Support Programme and gave us some leaflets outlining the programme for more information contact Jude Glide on 01823 345922.
Refund of Expenses
Rowland requested members to approve the refund of £69.47 to cover the cost of printer ink & photo paper £28.97; A4 paper £4.10; laminator pouches £1.97 and our subscription to 1and1 for hosting the web site £34.43. Printing levels have been high again producing more information cards, leaflets and photos.
Raffle Fund Balance
The balance of our raffle fund was £125.19 and with the £27 raised by today's raffle this increases to £152.19 and reduces to £82.72 following refund of £69.47 expenses.
Colorectal/Stoma Care Department
Julie asked members for feedback in relation to patients seen at consultation who require prescriptions for treatment of conditions such as constipation, diarrhoea or skin conditions around a stoma. The practice has been for patients to obtain a prescription from their GP and then get the prescription filled by a local pharmacy. This can lead to several days of delay in the patient starting the required treatment.
Back Next Page
Stan asked members to advise him or Heather of any topics they would like to be raised at the Colorectal SSG.
Open Forum
A range of topics were discussed including the Government’s proposed plans for a large increase in the number of houses and population in the South Somerset district over the next few years and the impact of this on YDH and the local infrastructure. Privacy at Day Theatre and consultations on the wards was also discussed and Julie advised that recent changes help to address this issue.
Refreshment Break
Stan & Hazel ran a raffle of member donated prizes during the break that raised £27 for our Raffle Fund. Refreshment donations of £18 were passed on to St Margaret’s by Rowland.
Any Other Business
Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne Pensioners Forum 11th September 2009
YDH Colorectal/Stoma Care Department and Colon-
The St John Ambulance Service run a free Carers Support Programme and gave us some leaflets outlining the programme for more information contact Jude Glide on 01823 345922.
Refund of Expenses
Rowland requested members to approve the refund of £69.47 to cover the cost of printer ink & photo paper £28.97; A4 paper £4.10; laminator pouches £1.97 and our subscription to 1and1 for hosting the web site £34.43. Printing levels have been high again producing more information cards, leaflets and photos.
Raffle Fund Balance
The balance of our raffle fund was £125.19 and with the £27 raised by today's raffle this increases to £152.19 and reduces to £82.72 following refund of £69.47 expenses.
Colorectal/Stoma Care Department
Julie asked members for feedback in relation to patients seen at consultation who require prescriptions for treatment of conditions such as constipation, diarrhoea or skin conditions around a stoma. The practice has been for patients to obtain a prescription from their GP and then get the prescription filled by a local pharmacy. This can lead to several days of delay in the patient starting the required treatment.
Back Next Page