CIRENCESTER opticians Haine & Smith have been raising money for a new eye scanner at Tetbury Hospital.
The local business have been helping The Friends of Tetbury Hospital to raise money for the purchase of an A/B eye scanner which enables patients to have a specialist test carried out at the hospital avoiding the need to travel to Cheltenham.
This will enhance the hospital’s One-Stop eye capability.
John McGrath, chairman of The Friends of Tetbury Hospital, said: “We are absolutely delighted with this result and I thank all who donated in Tetbury and surrounding villages for their generosity in enabling the hospital to provide the very best range of services supported by modern medical equipment.
"The final total for the Friends of Tetbury Hospital is a massive £11,400 (including Gift Aid) – the most that has ever been raised in the annual collection.”
Giles Smith, partner at Haine & Smith said: "We are absolutely delighted to be able to help Tetbury Hospital with funds for this vital piece of equipment."
Tetbury Hospital Trust is a charity receives payment from the NHS for patient treatments though not for new or replacement equipment.
The Hospital’s survival depends on local fund-raising and the generosity of local people.
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