Transcript AGM
AGM of The National Forum
for Assertive Outreach
Mike Firn –Chair
Kevin Brenton- Treasurer
Stewart Smith -Secretary
Summary of Forum
activities 08/09
against objectives
Chair’s Highlight Report
1 &2 Regional strength. 7 out of 8 regions
active. Acting as central point for first
hand information and support on health
of AO teams.
1&4 Web site re-launch
5 Annual conference 2008 most successful
to date. 296 delegates.
9 Research relevant to clinical practice and
policy. Named applicant in 2 Major
randomised trials.
Treasurer’s Report
Accounts 2008-2009
Forum Income
Funding to the Forum
2008 Conference
Forum Banking Arrangements
Treasurer’s Report
Expenditure
Regional Meetings
Steering Group
Forum Accountants
Mutual Trading Status
Corporation Tax
09/10 Forum Objectives Revisions from 08/09
Objective 8 (08-09)
To maintain links between the National Institute for
Mental Health in England and the Department of Health
through the 8 Regional representatives and CSIP Regional
Development Centres, influencing the development of
assertive outreach policy and practice in England.
Propose revised to
Objective 8 (09-10)
To influence the development of assertive outreach policy
and practice in England, and to support colleagues in other
nations in developing and implementing their policies for
AO, learning from our experience.
See also objective 4
Elected and co-opted Representation
Structure and Update
Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Voluntary Sector.
All 8 regions represented. 6 elected and 2 co-opted
since last election June 2007.
Co-opted posts
Carers – Peter Mallagan
Research Advisor-Tom Burns
Service Users – Fallen vacant- seeking nominations
Special Projects- Kath Dixon ( in perpetuity!!!!!)
Election process and outcome
Election process
Time Scales – process started Jan 09 web site and mail
outs.
Invite to nominations and then voting packs sent out
to members
All elected posts filled except Voluntary Sector.
Elected and re-elected
Discussion and Questions