Going bananas to raise awareness of fair trade

people using their services was extremely positive. The practice also listened to the feedback people gave and used it to improve their services.

“The practice is extremely well-led, with management always pushing for continuous improvement.

“All of the staff at this practice should be very proud of the service they are providing. Other providers should look to them as an example of how to provide great care.”

Prof Steve Field, Chief Inspector of General Practice, said: “I am delighted to highlight the exceptional service which is being provided by this practice.”

One of the practice’s partners, Dr James Ward, said: “We are delighted with their response, but we are not complacent.” importance of supporting Fairtrade products during Fairtrade Fortnight.

Armed with shopping trolleys laden with donated Fairtrade goodies, they walked around Honley and Holmfirth sharing information and handing out bananas and other Fairtrade products.

Fairtrade Fortnight is an annual promotional Celebrating are (front, from left) Helen Kitchen, practise manager, Tony Clifton, chairman of the patient participation group, Dr James Ward, Dr Yusuf Shamsee and Caroline Shamsee. Inset: Dr Emma Spencer, another of the GPs at Oaklands campaign, organised and funded by the Fairtrade Foundation to increase awareness of Fairtrade products.

It makes use of volunteers who support the goals of Fairtrade but who may also be committed to the more general concepts of fair trade, ethical trading or concerned by development issues.

It was initially held in Scotland in 1997.