About us
Probably because of our location in the hospital grounds, many have thought, mistakenly, that we are States-owned and part of the committee for Health and Social Care’s responsibility. In fact, the Chest and Heart is entirely independent of the States of Guernsey and is a self-funded registered Bailiwick charity.
The late Dr. Sam Gregory founded the Guernsey Chest and Heart Association on the 13th of November 1974, with the aim of providing a free health screening service.
An extension was added to the building in 1994 by Norman Piette’s Community Task Force.
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 who make up the Chest and Heart’s board of directors.
The Chest and Heart is run by the Centre Manager who is a qualified nurse, and there are several screening nurses and administrative staff who undertake and support your screening.
How we are financed
The Chest and Heart's annual running costs exceed £125,000. We rely exclusively on donations from the public, private individuals and companies, various groups and organisations, and our workplace screening programmes.
My experience at Guernsey Chest & Heart LBG was very positive. The advice provided was very good. The explanation of the results was very helpful. I very much appreciate the service. It is wonderful to have this service in Guernsey. Thank you.
Partners
Our Patron: His Excelllency Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE
Useful links
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