Page 56 • The HERALD • 2nd April 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v Treatments include: Nail trimmings/filing Reduction of thickened nails Corns/Callus Ingrown toe nails Diabetic Foot Care Mini Foot massage For appointments please call Chloe 07587 071367 Home Visits & Clinic Appointments available at Chloe’s Foot Clinic, 177 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2PA Chloe’s Foot Care Mobile Foot health practitioner CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCPod KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com www.kgpodiatry.co.uk Fully Insured Toenails: Soak, Cut, File, Cream £15 in the comfort of your own home For appointment call: 07891 682335 • Callus/hard skin removal • Toenail cutting/filing • Thickened nail reduction • Corns • Fungal infections • Cracked heels • Athletes foot advice • Cuticle care From £40-£45 depending on treatment 07546 748843 crystalsfhp@gmail.com Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Teen Who Wanted To Pay For Her 3D Heart Raises £6,000 For Cardiac Charity A 14-year-old girl from Southampton who set out to raise money for her 3D heart has collected more than £6,000 for cardiac charity Heartbeat. Jasmine Bannister from Hedge End, who was born with Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries, where the le and right ventricles are swapped around, as well as a hole in her heart among other conditions, underwent complex heart surgery in December 2024. She was one of the children to bene t from a groundbreaking 3D heart model – a pioneering project costing around £600 each and funded by cardiac charity Heartbeat. e models provide surgeons with a highly detailed, patient-speci c heart replica to plan intricate procedures for babies and children. One year a er her surgery, while holding her 3D heart in her hand, Jasmine became determined to raise the money it would have cost Heartbeat to produce her precious heart model. To mark the 26 days she spent in hospital, she set herself a 26 day challenge: walking a mile each day, starting on 12th December 2025 - one year to the day since her surgery. never met, but had followed her story and wanted to help. Since her surgery, keen dancer Jasmine has gone on to win her very rst competition – as well as countless trophies – embracing everything teenage life has to o er. Jasmine said: “When I received treatment for my condition I wanted to say thank you to Heartbeat for all they have done to support me. I set out to raise the money for my heart, but thanks to the kind support from everyone, the £6,203 raised will, I hope, pay for more 3D hearts, so that more people can receive treatment and feel better sooner.” Rebecca Bannister, Jasmine’s mum, said: “Jasmine’s 3D heart model played a major part in her surgery being a success. When she found out it was Heartbeat that had funded the model she wanted to help them help others in the same situation. She was very determined to complete her challenge around her school work and other commitments – like dancing. One day we couldn’t complete the mile walk until 11 o’clock at night, but Jasmine was determined in her commitment and I am so proud that she has raised so much money.” Tanya Harder, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Heartbeat said: “Thanks to such a generous donation from Jasmine, Heartbeat will be able to continue to fund projects like the 3D heart initiative, as well as provide support and care for patients being treated for heart conditions, and their families.” Jasmine went on to smash her fundraising target, collecting a fantastic £6,203 for Heartbeat. With huge support from friends, family and the wider community, Jasmine also received kind donations from people who Jasmine had Jasmine Bannister has raised over £6,000 for Heartbeat Waterfront and Solent Patient Participation Group (WSPPG) e next meeting of the Waterfront and Solent Patient Participation Group (WSPPG) is on Thursday 23rd April, 7.30pm at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall in West Street, Hythe SO45 6AA. is Open Meeting will feature presentations from e Patient Champions and Oakhaven Hospice. e Patient Champions will talk about what they do to help practices, the groups they run and new groups that have just started along with pictures of their walks, co ee mornings and social gatherings. How you can join in and even become a Patient Champion yourself. Oakhaven Hospice will talk about their services and fundraising. ere will also be a news update from a local GP. Complementary tea, co ee and refreshments will be available from 7pm onwards and there will be a ra e. e WSPPG and guest speakers give their time freely and look forward to welcoming you to the meeting. Patients from all the Waterside surgeries are welcome to attend. Totton Stroke Group Totton Stroke Group meet on Wednesdays, 1.30pm–3.30pm at Totton Community Centre. Meetings include lots of chatting in small groups, playing games, co ee, tea and biscuits, frequent music and entertainment, creative work, simple cooking and bingo. ey look forward to welcoming new members and volunteers. If you would like to attend the meetings please contact Shelia on: 0742 427 4186, Suzie on: 0773 805 4680 or Steve on: 0783 335 3351.
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