Many cottage hospitals across the UK have closed, forcing patients to travel further and wait longer for medical care that used to be available locally. However, the Caterham Dene Hospital in Church Road, Caterham-on- the-Hill remains open, and looks set to continue providing many essential services such as physiotherapy, X-ray and consultantlevel diagnosis without the need to travel to a large NHS hospital.

The League of Friends of Caterham Dene Hospital has a small band of volunteers that has raised thousands of pounds over the years to provide items of costly medical equipment to increase the range of services the hospital is able to offer its patients. Funding from the League of Friends has also paid for new furniture and improvements to the Dene's Geriatric ward.

The League of Friends needs more volunteers to continue the excellent work being done by some of the older members who will be stepping down after many years of supporting the hospital. For £5 a year you can become a 'Friend' of the Caterham Dene Hospital or they need more helpers at their big annual fundraising event, the Dene Fete, this July.

To show your support please call Roger Wright on 01883 382350 or e-mail Roger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.