Clinic needs a new home

THE Kathleen Voysey Clinic, which operated from Berea Presbyterian Church for 16 years, has had to close as staff cannot find accommodation.

According to Brenda Servatius, following the closure of the church, the clinic was housed at Outspan Retirement Centre for two years, but they had to vacate the premises at the end of November.

“I've done everything to find somewhere for the clinic to operate from. Our patients had nowhere to go, and we had to supply them with three months' worth of medicine and a referral letter for another local clinic. Some don't have transport which made our clinic ideal for them. We are looking for somewhere in the Cato Crest or Berea area. We have 23 staff, drugs and equipment, including six stationery cabinets, which need to be housed on a permanent basis. We are appealing urgently to the community for a space where we can operate from again,” she said.

The clinic, which is registered by the Department of Health as a primary health clinic, saw on average 50 to 60 patients a day and opened on a Thursday. Patients are treated and medicated at no cost and all staff are voluntary except the interpreters who are paid a travel allowance. Staff, except the interpreters, range from 70 to 82 years of age.

“We are desperate and want to continue offering this service to the indigent people in the community. It would be God's answer to prayers if we could find someone who could accommodate us,” said Brenda.

If you can help, contact Brenda on 031 312 7967 after 2pm or email tilda@musgravemethodist.co.za