Central Middlesex Hospital Rheumatology Patients Support Group

Purpose

1. To endeavour  that patients access and receive high quality services

2. Support patients; their families, carers and friends

3. Encourage research and innovation

4. Work with organisations and groups to improve services to all rheumatology patients.

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Membership

 Patients treated at Central Middlesex Hospital, family, carers and friends

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Annual General Meeting

1. The meeting will be held at or around April

2. 28  days notice shall be given

3. The AGM shall include

        a. Election of officers

         b. Reports to include:

            Chair’s report,

            Financial report,

            Membership.

 

Special General Meetings

This can either be called by the coordinating committee or by 20 members requesting the secretary to call a meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated. 14 days notice shall be given

 

Officers

1. Chair, Deputy Chair (including Finance), Secretary, Deputy Secretary,

2. The AGM may appoint a President,

3. Officers shall be elected for one year.

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Coordinating Committee

The committee shall be responsible for the day to day running of the group on the basis of the purpose of the Group. The committee shall coordinate the activities of the group including:

1. The calendar of group meetings, socials and events

2. Financial matters

3. Membership

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Newsletters and communications

1. Functional officers : The committee shall appoint members to cover such areas as membership, newsletter Editor, meetings organiser.

2. The Committee shall consist of Chair, Deputy Chair, secretary, deputy secretary and 10 members. Functional officers may attend meetings.

3. Regular meeting shall be held with at least 6 times in a year.

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The running of AGMs and meetings

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The normal rules of debate and procedure will apply.