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Defibrillator 24 hours a day emergency access for the whole community

Following an initial idea from Emma Jones, Practice Manager at Hucclecote Surgery, residents and visitors to the area now have round-the-clock access to a community defibrillator, intended for emergency use in treating a victim of cardiac arrest. Emma's suggestion was taken up with great enthusiasm by the Patient's Participation Group (PPG) at Hucclecote Surgery and earlier this year it was agreed to start fundraising. Thanks to a very generous donation from a local resident and patient, together with donations from Hucclecote Community Association and support from David Brown, County Councillor for Barnwood & Hucclecote, plans quickly progressed. David told Spotlight, "I think it is so important that these devices are more widely available for emergency use and when, as a member of the PPG, I heard about Emma's idea I was happy to support an application for funding via the Members' Community Fund. Over recent months members of the PPG have put in a tremendous effort to find a quality defibrillator that i

28 May 2018
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China in Africa Forum

China's foray into the African continent probably began during the Ming Dynasty when Admiral Cheng He voyaged the coast of Somalia and on to the Mozambique Channel. With President Xi Jin Ping's Maritime Silk Road and Belt and Road Initiative, China's interest in African countries has entered a new phase, playing a significant role in its foreign, economic and geo-political strategy.

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28 May 2018
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Glen Vue

Glen Vue Day Centre in East Grinstead Faces Closure

Glen Vue Day Centre, which provides vital services to elderly residents of East Grinstead including those suffering from dementia, is facing possible closure. West Sussex County Council is consulting the public on this option, and everyone is encouraged to make their views known to the council via this online survey (which ends on Thursday 31 May):

27 May 2018
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