BASICS doctors raise their own funds to buy equipment, and work for free in their spare time. Sadly there are still areas of the county a long way from the nearest BASICS doctor and there are times of the week when no doctor is available, as they are unable to leave their NHS patients in hospitals and GP surgeries to attend the emergency.
You can help in three ways:
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We believe that the service we provide should not rely on volunteers but be provided by the NHS to all patients who require it. You could write to your MP or the chief executive of the Strategic Health Authority stating:
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You are aware that some severely injured patients require care before they get to hospital that can only be given by doctors
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Currently in Hampshire the Ambulance service is relying on volunteers to deliver this care
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Because these volunteers can only respond when they are not on duty in their full time jobs, many calls for a BASICS doctor go unanswered
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This means adults and children may die for want of a doctor, and the NHS should be providing that doctor whenever one is needed.
Click here to find your MP
Click here for the contact details of the Chief Executive of South Central Strategic Health Authority
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It costs around £27,000 to train and equip new doctors (over and beyond the cost of their vehicle!). You may wish to donate money to our cause, by:
- Paying on-line using the 'Just Giving' link on this page.
- Sending a cheque payable to ‘BASICS Hampshire’ to:
Nick Maskery
BASICS Hampshire treasurer,
Emergency Department,
Southampton General Hospital,
Southampton SO16 6YD
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Sponsor BASICS Hampshire. Our vehicles or equipment could display your logo as an indication of your support. If you provide goods or services that could help our charity, you could offer them free or at a discount. Examples might be printing our information leaflets or helping us replace tyres on our emergency vehicles!
Click here to contact us about sponsorship offers
Anything you do to help our Charity will help patients and may save lives.
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