A PATIENT participation group is holding its first fundraising event to go towards new practice equipment.

The recently reformed Haldon House Patient Participation Group, for the surgery in Imperial Road, Exmouth, is holding the event during the week December 6 to 10.

The group will be running a Christmas draw and inviting patients to drop in during surgery times to lend their support.

A coffee morning will be held from 9am until 12 noon on Friday, December 10, followed by the draw.

Dr Simon Kay, the senior partner, said: “The group plays an important role in surgery life, providing a link between staff and patients which enables us to develop and enhance our service to them.”

For more information about the event, please contact the PPG’s chairman, David Bassett, on (01395) 273640.