A GROUP of eight staff in the vascular department at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital are running the Taunton Half Marathon on Sunday, April 12.

They hope to raise £1,000 in sponsorship for their department in conjunction with the hospital’s charity Love Musgrove.

Vascular consultant James Coulston said: “A truly multi-disciplinary group of specialist nurses, junior doctors, consultants, registered nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues have all committed to run the half marathon.

“For many of the staff this is their first excursion into running, and whatever the weather we can always be seen plodding the streets of Taunton on a Tuesday night, training for the race.

“We are determined to raise money to help buy equipment that will directly benefit vascular patients receiving treatment at the hospital.”

To sponsor the team visit the Just Giving link or e-mail Louise.Vickery@tst.nhs.uk