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REPORT ON OPEN MEETING 12 February 2009 We had Three Guest Speakers at this meeting. Sheeba Mir (Sutton’s Neighbourhood Health Development Co-ordinator) works for Birmingham East & North Primary Care Trust (BENPCT) which covers many health services including GPs, dentists, opticians, pharmacists & also most of the nursing care in the community. Sheeba works within Public & Patient Involvement (PPI), which is concerned with service planning, operation & changes. She liaises with local residents & feeds their views back to the PCT. Contact her at Waterlinks House in Aston. Her direct line is 380 9193 & mobile 0781 425 2963 Louise Mitchell, (a Podiatrist) holds a podiatry clinic at Carlton House, Mere Green. This Podiatry Service is free & referrals can be made by any GP or Practice Nurse. New patients are seen within 2 weeks & regular treatments can be arranged at 12 week intervals. Some conditions are treated more frequently. Podiatry is very important for diabetic patients. For information about the Podiatry Service ring 332 1900. Julie Robinson is a specialist in the benefits of gentle exercise. Instead of talking at great length about her work, she gave the audience a “taster” to show us what her classes are like. This was great fun & we all enjoyed participating instead of simply listening. Julie can be contacted on 077 1169 63 08. Other Topics Raised During the Meeting Changes in the Management at Sainsburys. Free help & advice on the management of debt problems from Trading Standards. Problems with blocked drains & roadside puddles. We have tried to get the above problems dealt with, but it hasn’t rained much since then! FAREWELL & THANKS TO THERESA We are sorry that Theresa Tamman is to leave her post as Manager of our Community Centre. Apparently she is needed in the Sutton Council Offices. Matt Hill will be taking responsibility for the Community Centre building, but will also be in charge of two other facilities. PROBLEMS FOR THE HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT? To report potholes, overhanging trees, damaged signs, etc. in daytime - ring 303 6644 For out of hours emergencies ring 303 4149 DATES OF FUTURE OPEN FORUM MEETINGS Thursday 25 June & Thursday 22 October (AGM) both at 8.00 in Community Centre We have been told the following dates:

Four Oaks Ward Meeting 30 April Sutton Constituency Meeting 22 June