Christmas comes early for Aldwick surgery

Mr Taylor handed over a 2,400 electrosurgical unit to the doctors at Grove House Surgery. The advanced piece of equipment was bought through a 1,600 from the Grove House Patients' Group and 800 from the practice's funds.

It was the final donation overseen by Mr Taylor after more than 20 years' involvement with the group.

He was among its initial members and has been chairman for most of those years. That period has seen about 65,000 raised to improve treatments at the Pryors Lane surgery.

Retired council worker Mr Taylor said: "Together with the surgery we have raised many thousands of pounds and invested in many essential pieces of equipment and services that have improved the delivery of services by the practice and provided more comfortable surroundings for our patients.

"In addition, we have provided education talks for patients and run a successful transport service. It's all down to the relationship we have with the surgery. Without them enabling us to advertise, no-one would know about us."

The electrosurgical unit '“ also known as a diathermy machine '“ will be used to burn off troublesome warts, blood vessels and skin lesions. It works by passing an electrical current through two small poles.

Up to now, a cauterising machine was used for patients with a more limited range of conditions or else they have been referred to hospitals in Bognor Regis or Chichester.

Dr Mark Hanan, the surgery's senior partner, said: "The new machine will extend the range of treatments and minor surgery we can offer at the surgery.

"We are very grateful for the ongoing support of the patients' group."

Among previous equipment bought by the group are electric couches and a cardiac monitor. The presentation occurred just after Mr Taylor's final fundraising project saw a successful Christmas fair bring in 1,700 to ensure he leaves the group in January on a positive note.

He called for more volunteers among the surgery's 12,000 patients to ensure the group continues to thrive.

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