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Update October 2024
Thanks to your support, in the last 18 months we have provided the following equipment:
- Opthalmoscope & Diagnostic Otoscope (2)
- Finger & children's Pulse oximeters (12)
- Pulse oximeters for the Emergency trolleys (2)
- Manikins (2) & AED Trainer
- Hydraulic 3-section plinths (4)
- Wall-mounted Diagnostic sets (8)
- Vascular dopplers (2)
Minor Surgery Unit
- Dermilite dermatoscope (4)
- Bovie Derm 942 desiccator
- Brymill Cryo system
- Procedure light, plinth and surgeon's stool
- Vinyl Medical Privacy screen
In July 2022, we launched our microsuction ear cleaning service. Opening the unit is the late Councillor Rosemary Kaberry Brown, seen here with nurse team lead, Alison Bresnihan
New Home BP Monitors ..... March 2023
For over 30 years, the trust has been providing home blood pressure monitors to patients in South Kesteven. The trust continues this work and embarked on a project to identify patients with Hypertension and Atrial Fibrillation, a major indicator of the likelihood of an ischaemic stroke. Based on statistics from the Stroke Association, we believe there might be 91 patients at risk within our area
In January 2018, with funding from T Balfe Construction, the Co-op Local Community Fund and our own resources, we purchased 178 new Home blood pressure monitors, which provide blood pressure readings and can identify atrial fibrillation. In February 2022 we purchased a further 60 monitors. To date (31.03.23) we have identified 104 patients with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation who are now receiving treatment to reduce the risks of this condition.
Primary Care Surgical Unit - September 2023
The trust funded the purchase of new equipment to enhance the new Primary Care Minor Surgical Unit. in addition to minimally invasive procedures involving electrocautery, curettage and cryosurgery, Dr Matthew Glasson, a partner of the practice with extensive dermatological experience, can diagnose and treat skin cancer, primarily Basal cell carcinoma (‘BCC’) a common form of skin cancer and the 5th most common cancer in the UK; This offers a local solution to dermatological cases, with the opportunity to provide a quick and accessible diagnosis, the urgent treatment of certain skin cancers and the fast-track referral of serious cases. thus ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients of the practice and referrals from other practices in Lincolnshire.
Early Diagnosis + Speedy Treatment = Excellent Long-term Outcomes
Seen here opening the unit is the late Air Vice-Marshal Bobby Robson.