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Guidelines aside – SMILE…….

SETTING UP A LEG CLUB

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- Found a local hall with off street parking- Prepared a clinically safe environment- Provided medical supplies and equipment- Arranged staffing and volunteer responsibilit-

ies- Used leaflets, posters, briefings to promote

the service- Developed recordkeeping and treatment pro-

cedures- Devised creative and enjoyable way to cover

costs

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?

A passionate team of NHS clinicians worked with a group of volunteers and:

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- Welcome and treat members with compassion and kindness

- Seek to understand and support the clinicians- Ensure arrangements benefit all parties- Constantly recruit and train new volunteers- Have professional meetings at appropriate times- Raise funds in enjoyable ways at enjoyable events- Issue quarterly newsletters to promote services

and events

HOW CAN THIS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN?

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AND KEEP SMILING