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We trust you will like the new system. It is much you encounter problems. We are still developing
more efficient as it links directly with your own the website and would be happy to hear any
repeat medication record here at the surgery. If suggestions for material to be included. It can be
you have not tried it yet, please do – you can accessed at www.appinsurgery.co.uk
book and cancel appointments as well as request Here is hoping for some drier weather in Spring!
repeat medication and send messages about
medication not on your list. Please let us know if Best wishes from all at the Surgery,
Dr Lorna Macgregor.

APPIN AID
The COVID19 virus may threaten many in our REGISTER WITH APPIN AID
community. We expect some of our residents to Register with us if you have an Appin Post Code
require help as they live in self-isolation for an (starting with PA38 4) and you or your household
extended period. Some of our younger families need to self-isolate because:
may also require support if there is infection from
the virus in their households. - all members of your household are aged over
70;
Appin Aid is being set up to provide essential
voluntary support to residents who will face - any household member has a recognised
long-term health condition;
serious need during this forthcoming period of
uncertainty. The first step is to make sure we are - any household member has a weakened
aware of those who may need help. Already there immune system;
has been a great response from volunteers - a member of your household has coronavirus
offering their time.
symptoms.
HELP FROM APPIN AID TO REGISTER:
The types of help we hope to be able to provide
- Either telephone Clare Hunt on 730416
include:
- Or email: clare_appintransport@outlook.com.
- Essential shopping – help with online
ordering, collections and delivery Appin Aid coordinated by Appin Community
Development Trust, Appin Community Trust and
- Prescriptions – collection and delivery Appin Community Council - issued 19 March
- Regular phone call to check you are OK 2020.
As we become more organised there will be other
areas of support.

COMMUNITY TRUST REPORT
Appin Community Cooperative also been a noticeable increase in local business
The Shop is adjusting to the loss of the Glensanda as more people realise that we don’t have to go
business. Although the reduction in turnover plus to Oban for every need. That is gratifying and will
purchasing power is noticeable, all our suppliers help the Shop to continue to thrive.
have been very supportive, even though some By the time you read this things will have moved
have suffered significant losses. This may be the on but we have put together solid ideas on how
reward for the Shop staff developing good we plan to cope with the COVID-19 situation –
personal relationships with them. On the plus looking after our staff and our regular customers
side, there is far less pressure on the staff and with potential deliveries, etc. We are collaborating
significant saving without the 6000 miles per year with other community organisations on this.
wear and tear on the van (+ driver!) There has

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