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EVENT
Refreshments were served
SPIRE OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW CLINIC
Councillor Erica Kemp prepares to unveil the sign to mark the clinic’s official opening Austin McCormick, Dr Arun Ghosh, Professor Simon Harding and Andrew Drakeley with patient Betty Hall
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rivate healthcare provider Spire welcomed the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Erica Kemp to officially open its brand new One Penny Lane clinic. Spire staff, patients and guests gathered at the new South Liverpool facility, located on the iconic street made famous by The Beatles, where the Lord Mayor unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion. Those who attended also enjoyed drinks and refreshments during the celebratory event as well as musical entertainment from the Mersey Harmony Singers. The newly launched One Penny Lane site joins Spire’s Liverpool Hospital, also based in the south of the city, and Formby Clinic facilities in Merseyside.
Lisa Price and Ben White (both Spire)
The clinic is on the corner of the iconic Penny Lane
The Mersey Harmony singers entertained the guests
Austin McCormick (consultant opthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon, Spire) and Ian Pearce (consultant opthamologist, Spire)
Councillor Richard Kemp, Councillor Erica Kemp, Lord Mayor of Liverpool and Alison Peake (hospital director, Spire)
Paul Felstead (Spire), Bill Cornford (chair of MAC) and Jenny Pearson (Spire)
Alison Peake (hospital director, Spire) Janine Melia (business development manager, Spire), Anita Solomon, Austin McCormick (consultant opthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon, Spire) and Dawn Williams (Liverpool Link)
Barbara Shaw (JS3 Recruitment), Joyce Jennat and Joanne Sedgewick (Liverpool CCG) and Martine Cohen (JS3 Recruitment)