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Flares, Funk, and Fundraising – A Groovy Night in Dunblane for The Duncan Hospital!
Dunblane in Scotland was transported back in time last weekend as disco fever swept through the town for an unforgettable DHCT 70s Night in aid of The Duncan Hospital. With flares, sequins, and platforms galore, the event was a dazzling success, raising an amazing £2,330, every penny of which will go directly to support the…
Generous Donation Funds Nursing Futures at The Duncan Hospital
All at the DHCT would like to say a huge thankyou to Mr Bill Laurie, who has kindly donated the fantastic sum of £6000 to The Duncan Hospital Charitable Trust via the Soroptimist Falkirk group. This is thanks to a legacy from his late wife, former Soroptimist member, Elspeth Laurie, who sadly died in 2021.…
A heartfelt thankyou to The Giving Tree
A huge thank you to the amazing staff and volunteers at The Giving Tree in Dunblane, who braved a chilly evening to hear DHCT Trustee, Dr. Graham Watson share an inspiring update on last year’s trustee visit to The Duncan Hospital, Bihar. Dr. Watson reflected on attending the inauguration of the new Clanton Nursing Academic…
Looking with hope to 2022
Thankfully at the end of 2021 we can report that The Duncan Hospital is seeing a drop in Covid patients. Prabhu Joseph, Hospital Director told us that the largest peak in patients was seen in May 2021 when over 280 Covid patients were admitted almost all of whom were severely ill. It is a…
Developments a-plenty – visit to The Duncan in Feb 2020
Earlier this year, and before the scale of the coronavirus pandemic was fully apparent, Professor Gordon Mackay and his wife Jackie visited the Duncan Hospital in Bihar, India. Here he reflects on developments at the hospital as it continues to grow to meet the needs of its surrounding communities. Jackie and I were delighted to…