JG - I wrote something about the PD village concept two-three weeks ago. Vern probably has a copy. I don't keep stuff as I never can find files anyway. As well, I was on a PD village tangent over a year ago and generated a lot of positive feedback. Of course I don't have that file either. I'll bet old John Cottingham would work up a neat folder for us. I've also been nagging people in England to send details on their Manchester PD Village - particularly Simon Coles whose father was involved with the Brit's PD Society and saw the PD village to fruition. Simon never answers me as I didn't bow and scrape in regards Princess Di - who was the PD society's patron, and may still be. Maybe I'll get in touch with her. It bothers me that we have five or more PD organizations in the USA and the PD village concept actually was built and is working in a country with ONE PD organization. Go figure!!?? Anybody out there going to the UK this fall? Might be worth a trip to check this PD village. Barbara Yacos, RN <[log in to unmask]>