We have some positive news to share from Star Throwers for the start of this New Year.
Just to recap, on the 27th November 2012 the GMC's Interim Orders Panel imposed several restrictions on Dr Mannings pending a full investigation into allegations against him, with the key restriction being that he cannot prescribe any medication. More detail can be found here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/in-support-of-dr-henry-mannings/
After the flood of support that has come in and pressure on the GMC, Dr Henry Mannings has been granted an Early Review Hearing with the IOP (Interim Orders Panel) on Monday Jan 14th at 10:30am. This means a new panel will hear the case for and against Dr Mannings again and will decided whether to uphold, amend or revoke the current restrictions.
We obviously hope for the last outcome of the three, and that common sense will prevail in the interest of the hundreds of patients who Dr Mannings has helped.
Please help us spread the word and send positive thoughts on the day for Dr Mannings. Also, if you have an offline petition, please try send it in to 30 Melton Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0DB. If you can't do it by next Monday please do not worry, it will still count afterwards too, but we want to get as many as we can by next Monday!
Thank you and Happy New Year to everyone.
p.s. for regular updates please visit http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/in-support-of-dr-henry-mannings/blog and www.supportdrhenry.co.uk
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Monday, 7 January 2013
Currys Lowestoft Organise Fundraiser After Letter From Patient
Steven from Star Throwers and the Currys PC World team.
The final total has been confirmed from two 'Fun Days' held at the end of last summer in aid of Star Throwers, raising an amazing £785!
Currys Lowestoft (now Currys PC World Lowestoft) were inspired to fundraise for Star Throwers after one of our patients wrote to them asking for their support. Gemma Biddle (far right) said: "After reading her inspiring letter all of us wanted to do everything we could to help support such a great cause."
Two fun days were subsequently organised and held at the store in Lowestoft, where passing shoppers and their families had the chance to go on bouncy castles, raffles, 'shoot out' competitions and listen to the brilliant Rock Choir Group. As well as this, children were also gleefully happy to have their pictures taken with characters from Star Wars and the Batman movies. A local car business, John Grose on Goddard Road, also attended the fun days and very kindly money towards the events.
As well as the two fun days, Gemma herself organised and completed her very own 'Rude Road Trip', inspired by the TV program 'The Inbetweeners', visiting 40 rude street names around the UK in 40 hours. She completed this in August and raised £225 through JustGiving!
Our sincere thanks to all the team at Currys PC World Lowestoft for organising such fantastic events, raising both money and awareness for Star Throwers in Lowestoft. A big thank you also to John Grose for their very kind donation.
The final total has been confirmed from two 'Fun Days' held at the end of last summer in aid of Star Throwers, raising an amazing £785!
Currys Lowestoft (now Currys PC World Lowestoft) were inspired to fundraise for Star Throwers after one of our patients wrote to them asking for their support. Gemma Biddle (far right) said: "After reading her inspiring letter all of us wanted to do everything we could to help support such a great cause."
Two fun days were subsequently organised and held at the store in Lowestoft, where passing shoppers and their families had the chance to go on bouncy castles, raffles, 'shoot out' competitions and listen to the brilliant Rock Choir Group. As well as this, children were also gleefully happy to have their pictures taken with characters from Star Wars and the Batman movies. A local car business, John Grose on Goddard Road, also attended the fun days and very kindly money towards the events.
As well as the two fun days, Gemma herself organised and completed her very own 'Rude Road Trip', inspired by the TV program 'The Inbetweeners', visiting 40 rude street names around the UK in 40 hours. She completed this in August and raised £225 through JustGiving!
Our sincere thanks to all the team at Currys PC World Lowestoft for organising such fantastic events, raising both money and awareness for Star Throwers in Lowestoft. A big thank you also to John Grose for their very kind donation.
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Charity Dinner Dance Supports Star Throwers
A Charity Dinner Dance for Star Throwers at The Holiday Inn, Norwich on Sunday 9th December was attended by over 250 people.
The picture shows from left to right: Dominic, Ronnie, Tony Perry from Star Throwers
Organised by Vanessa and Ronnie Martin for the second year running, people enjoyed over three hours of entertainment from local comedian Nigel (Boy) Syer and Irish singer Dominic Kirwan.
In total they raised a brilliant £810 to support Star Throwers. A big thank you goes to Vanessa, Ronnie, Nigel, Dominic and everyone involved in the evening.
Organised by Vanessa and Ronnie Martin for the second year running, people enjoyed over three hours of entertainment from local comedian Nigel (Boy) Syer and Irish singer Dominic Kirwan.
In total they raised a brilliant £810 to support Star Throwers. A big thank you goes to Vanessa, Ronnie, Nigel, Dominic and everyone involved in the evening.
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Petition Created In Support of Dr Henry Mannings
A petition has been created for people to register their support for Dr Mannings of Star Throwers, in response to the GMC Interim Orders Panel's decision to suspend Dr Mannings from prescribing any medication at Star Throwers on 27th November 2012.
Please sign the petition to register your support, and also forward it onto your friends, colleagues and families!
Website owners can also embed the petition on their website - through an embed code on the page above. Or copy and paste the code below:
Thank you.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Star Throwers Statement regarding the Interim Orders Panel Hearing for Dr Henry Mannings on Tuesday 27th November 2012
We would like to make it fully clear we understand the purpose of the GMC Interim Orders Panel is to ensure patient safety, which we are in full agreement with.
Dr Mannings attended a GMC Interim Orders Panel hearing on Tuesday 27th November 2012, after which the GMC have concluded that there are no grounds for suspension. However, they have decided to restrict Dr Mannings' prescribing of medication to within NHS premises only.
Star Throwers charity will remain open as usual, with Dr Mannings continuing to offer advice and support to cancer patients and their families.
The restriction is based on the allegations of one oncology consultant at one hospital, and is despite the fact that the two patients mentioned in the allegations had significantly benefitted from the therapy they had received from Dr Mannings. At no time have there been complaints from any of Dr Mannings’ patients or their families.
The loss of prescribing ability at Star Throwers is a loss to many of the patients who have been given up on by their own oncologist.
It is important to note that the IOP's decision is based "on the interest of patient safety" and has no bearing regarding any findings of fact or the veracity of the allegations.
Although we are not allowed to discuss the details of the Interim Orders Panel's decision report, we find the decision made by the panel difficult to understand considering the overwhelming evidence produced in favour of Dr Mannings, particularly by experienced senior oncologists, a professor of oncology, nurses and pharmacists.
We hope that there will be a full public GMC hearing, whose purpose is to decide the veracity of the allegations, within the next 18 months so that the true facts of this case will become evident.
Dr Mannings would like to express how touched he is by the hundreds of letters written and phone calls in support of Dr Mannings and all the staff at Star Throwers.
Dr Mannings attended a GMC Interim Orders Panel hearing on Tuesday 27th November 2012, after which the GMC have concluded that there are no grounds for suspension. However, they have decided to restrict Dr Mannings' prescribing of medication to within NHS premises only.
Star Throwers charity will remain open as usual, with Dr Mannings continuing to offer advice and support to cancer patients and their families.
The restriction is based on the allegations of one oncology consultant at one hospital, and is despite the fact that the two patients mentioned in the allegations had significantly benefitted from the therapy they had received from Dr Mannings. At no time have there been complaints from any of Dr Mannings’ patients or their families.
The loss of prescribing ability at Star Throwers is a loss to many of the patients who have been given up on by their own oncologist.
It is important to note that the IOP's decision is based "on the interest of patient safety" and has no bearing regarding any findings of fact or the veracity of the allegations.
Although we are not allowed to discuss the details of the Interim Orders Panel's decision report, we find the decision made by the panel difficult to understand considering the overwhelming evidence produced in favour of Dr Mannings, particularly by experienced senior oncologists, a professor of oncology, nurses and pharmacists.
We hope that there will be a full public GMC hearing, whose purpose is to decide the veracity of the allegations, within the next 18 months so that the true facts of this case will become evident.
Dr Mannings would like to express how touched he is by the hundreds of letters written and phone calls in support of Dr Mannings and all the staff at Star Throwers.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Wymondham Players Reveal 60th Anniversary Charity Calendar
The ladies of Wymondham Players have produced their own Calendar Girls calendar which they are selling to raise money for Star Throwers.
It also marks the Players 60th Anniversary, for which they are performing Calendar Girls in April 2013.
The concept of the calendar is to show all the elements involved in putting on a production, from publicity, to rehearsals and all the back-room work that’s involved and it took some ingenuity in posing the photos to preserve the ladies modesty!
Calendars are available from Star Throwers centre and shop, Wardrobes, Reeves, or the Book Fountain (all in Wymondham), for just £5.
More details and online orders can be found here -http://www.wymondhamplayers.org.uk/calendar.htm
Friday, 9 November 2012
Fancy some Yoga Soup?
This December, Norfolk Yoga Group are hosting a charity Christmas Special in aid of Star Throwers!
An evening consisting of delicious yoga presented by a host of Norfolk Yoga Teachers - Vonnie Bloom, Lou Kitchener, Helen Shepherd, Barbara Ives, Carol Wilkinson and Mike Beaven - followed by even more delicious miso soup and raw mince pies is up for grabs.
Details:
Saturday 8th December 10am - 2pm
The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5AH.
Only £15.
All proceeds will be kindly donated to Star Throwers to support people in Norfolk affected by cancer.
If you would like to attend this event, for more details or to book please visit www.yoga-east.co.uk/all-events/ or call 01603 412072.
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