Epsom Medical Equipment Fund raising money to buy medical equipment for Epsom Hospital

Epsom Medical Equipment Fund

Founded in June 1979 as a charity, Epsom Medical Equipment Fund was established to relieve sickness and to protect and preserve the health of the general public by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities and equipment at Epsom Hospital which would not otherwise be provided by local health resources.

Their aim is to raise money to purchase medical equipment which will help diagnose, investigate and treat patients and hopefully bring about a cure. They stand to help those members of the local community who may have a need to use the equipment purchased by the Fund.

Key milestones include the purchase of the first CT scanner for Epsom Hospital. Since then, Epsom Medical Equipment Fund has purchased equipment which has enabled new services to be set up to help the community Epsom Hospital serves. So far, they have raised over £5million for the purchase of equipment.

Other achievements include the purchase of a £71,000 X-ray machine to replace the one that had broken down, the purchase of a Fibro Scan for investigating liver disease and two wrist traction devices which will help prevent the need for surgery to be carried out on broken wrists, and the £50,000 state of the art vascular scanner which plays an instrumental role in assessing and diagnosing patients with vascular problems and stroke.

There are many ways people can support the work of the Fund:

By organising an event
By attending one of the Fund's events
Through sponsorship
By supporting the car boot sales organised by the Fund (currently on hold due to COVID-19 pandemic)
By making donations
Legacies
Volunteering.

Full details are given on the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund website (opens in a new window), including a list of upcoming events and how to donate money.

Volunteer with the Fund

The Fund is seeking a a reliable, enthusiastic person to commit to volunteering on a day to be agreed. To express interest or for more information, please contact Bess Harding on 020 8337 8181. For more information about the process to become a volunteer at Epsom Hospital, please visit www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/volunteer.

Key contacts

Bess Harding MBE
Fund Coordinator

Postal address
Epsom Medical Equipment Fund
32 Tealing Drive
Ewell
Surrey
KT19 OJS

Tel: 020 8337 8181
Email: bessharding42@yahoo.com (please note the Fund's new email address)

Events to raise funds for Epsom Medical Equipment Fund

The following have been organised in aid of Epsom Medical Equipment Fund to raise money for medical equipment for Epsom Hospital.

Barn Dance supported by The Family Building Society on Friday 11th October 2024 at 7pm with The Hogsmill Group at The Fitness Centre, Ruxley Lane, Ewell, KT19 9JW

We are delighted to let you know our Barn Dance is back. This was a very popular night with the Hogsmill Group prior to Covid. The Barn Dance will take place at the Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Ruxley Lane, Ewell, KT19 9JW from 7pm to 10pm. You need no experience at dancing as the Caller will guide you with the steps and what to do as you go along. The evening will include a fish and chip supper from Super Fish in Ewell to enjoy in the interval. Please make a note in your diary as tickets are now on sale.

Tickets are £30 each including supper from Bess Harding on 07713979234 or 0208 337 8181. Please bring your own drink and unbreakable cup. Come alone if you wish, you will soon make friends or bring a group. You will have a great laugh as you dance the evening away.

Fundraising Dinner at The Famous Green Man, 71 High Street, Ewell, KT17 1RX on Wednesday 30th October at 7pm.

With its new décor and furniture, The Famous Green Man in Ewell has now opened its new restaurant and sports room where customers can play a game of pool or darts.

Epsom Medical Equipment Fund is to hold a fund raising dinner there on Wednesday, 30^th October at 7 p.m.

The menu is a 3 course set menu and will cost £25. Bookings must be made in advance to Bess Harding on 07713979234. The set menu is also available from Bess. The restaurant is set in comfortable chairs at the back of the pub.

Epsom Light Opera Company presents The Producers from Tuesday 22nd October until Saturday 26th October

Epsom Light Opera Company is thrilled to be staging The Production at Epsom Playhouse this autumn. Based on the 1968 hit film, this Mel Brooks masterpiece tells the story of a washed-up Broadway producer and his timid accountant who hatch a get rich quick scheme by producing a sure-fire flop. It’s a comic tour de force that spoofs big, old-fashioned Broadway musicals while also paying homage to them.

A glorious score, breathtaking choreography with laugh-out loud comedy. The PRODUCERS is a show you will not want to miss. Tickers are already on sale now at Epsom Playhouse.

Don’t Miss Out on the Best Seats in the House!

Tickets for this show are flying off the shelves, and ELOC couldn’t be more thrilled! Now’s your chance to snag the best seats before they’re gone. Act fast—this is one performance you won’t want to miss!

📞 Call the Epsom Playhouse today - 01372 742555
💻 Or visit their website now - www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk