Drayton Action for Health was set up in 1999 to take over the administration of the funds accumulated by Market Drayton Cottage Hospital League of Friends prior to the closure of the Cottage Hospital.
It is a Registered Charity whose aim is to administer the income from its investments, to help residents of Market Drayton and nearby villages in need of health or convalescence care not available on the NHS.
Examples of assistance given to date are:
◉ Purchase of equipment for Market Drayton Health Centre ◉
◉ Help towards travelling expenses for hospital appointments ◉
◉ Provision of night care in the home for individuals ◉
◉ Funds to help alleviate suffering and enhance lifestyles ◉
◉ Help towards funding for Health Care Groups in Market Drayton ◉
Applications are not means tested and the fund is administered by 7 trustees who meet on a quarterly basis to consider applications received.
Application forms can be obtained from the trust secretary:
Mrs Janet Davies — Email: janetd1507@aol.com
