We are delighted that three new beds funded by the League have arrived at the hospital and are already in use by patients recovering from strokes. Continue reading
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Thank you for the donation
Recent donation to the League of Friends from Portcullis Lodge, Langport
News of the League in TA13
The League’s Chair, Paull Robathan, recently penned a fascinating article about the League for local publication TA13. If you don’t receive TA13, you can read the article via this link.
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group AGM
Paull Robathan attended this meeting at the end of June.
Amongst other issues, Paull asked about the promised consultation on Somerset’s STP, and the future of stroke care at the hospital. No clear answers were forthcoming, and we await news on both counts. Follow this link to read the CCG’s presentation.
A very happy radiographer, thanks to your donations
The Simple Up step installed and immediately in use!
How do you take a good x-ray of a patient with balance or mobility issues when they need support standing up, you have to operate the x-ray machine and the step they are standing on is small and unstable? The League of Friends’ latest purchase is the solution! Continue reading
Annual General Meeting
Looking forward to seeing all our Friends at our Annual General Meeting – 10th May at the Methodist Hall in South Petherton (refreshments from 6.30, 7pm start)!!
Nurse Recruitment Day, Thursday 6 July 10-4
Calling all RGN’s looking to work in a beautiful south Somerset community hospital!
Don’t miss South Petherton Community Hospital’s Registered General Nurse recruitment day on Thursday 6 July from 10am to 4pm.
Bulbs set to bring bright spring
Fabulous spring bulb planting team!
On a wet and dreary Saturday Somerset morning, seven rays of light shone on the grounds of South Petherton Community Hospital – Mary Daniels, Chris Gough, Shelley Langdon, Helen Chaloner, Cathie Meering, Mike Zaple (and Shirley Zaple the photographer). Continue reading
Our new logo!
The League of Friends of South Petherton Hospital (LoF) has worked with award-winning design agency Mammal Create to develop our fantastic new logo. Continue reading
Expressive Movement Therapy
The hospital offers a range of treatments to support patients undergoing stroke rehabilitation. Currently, an exciting and innovative therapy is underway on the Mary Robertson Ward, led by dance movement psychotherapist Vanessa Martin.
Vanessa Martin
League of Friends of South Petherton Hospital 