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Guernsey Chest and Heart LBG

Member Number:   099

Description Aims and Objectives

Guernsey Chest and Heart LBG is a charitable body, primarily concerned with the provision of a free health screening service to the residents of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The objectives of the company are "the prevention and treatment of and research into respiratory and circulatory diseases".

Since the opening of the medical centre in November 1974, preventative work has been the main area of activity, primarily through the health screening programme. Screenings and blood pressure checks are carried out by fully qualified and experienced nurses.

To date, more than 56,000 screenings have been carried out involving over 22,000 residents. This screening is vital as disease of the heart and cardiovascular system accounts for 37% of all deaths in the Bailiwick.

Organisation and Management

Guernsey Chest and Heart LBG is a company 'Limited by Guarantee' which was formed from the Guernsey Chest and Heart Association at the end of 2005. The company comprises members who pledge a guarantee and is run by a board of directors.

The day to day running of the medical centre located in the grounds of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (although entirely independent) is by the Centre Manager who is a qualified nurse and the Centre employs a number of nurses and secretarial staff.

Finance

Heavy reliance on voluntary donations from the public - private individuals, corporate bodies etc. and bequests. Investment income from past bequests.

Ref. M804EC804E