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Sandy Dickson

Monday, 02 November 2009 00:00

Sandy_DIckson_and_Jane_NxasaneProfessional Nurse Sandy Dickson starts part time, as required by the HPCA (Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa) grant.

Sandy very kindly succumbs to Sue's persuasive powers and comes out of early retirement to help Woza Moya. Sandy spends about 2 days every month on site at Woza Moya, receiving monthly reports from the CCWs, advising and guiding them in their home-based care work.

Sandy works closely with Jane Nxasane, home-based care manager, supervising the CCWs and also doing some home visits. Sandy also reviews all the medical supplies and discovers that there are some medicines that Woza Moya should not in fact be dispensing. These are stopped with immediate effect.

Woza Moya

  • actively seeks to empower women in the community and workplace
  • encourages taking responsibility by knowing your HIV status
  • respects the natural environment of the Ufafa Valley and the culture of the people living there