AGM of The National Forum for Assertive Outreach

Mike Firn –ChairKevin Brenton- TreasurerStewart 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-launch5 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 2008-2009Forum Income

Funding to the Forum2008 ConferenceForum Banking Arrangements

Treasurer’s Report Expenditure

Regional MeetingsSteering GroupForum Accountants

Mutual Trading StatusCorporation 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

nominationsSpecial 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