Wandsworth PCT invite people to their AGM...

Below is the note that Wandsworth PCT are sending out to local people.

There are two things that St George's management could usefully learn from this:

1. Having a meeting that starts between 6.30pm and 7.00pm is a good idea and takes into account the needs of working people - especially those people like young professionals who often have busy lives in town. By contrast St George's Hospital's AGM starts at 5pm. Good for managers... less good for residents.

2. Advertising the meeting widely is a good idea to ensure that as many people. By contrast there has been virtually no advertising of the St George's AGM. Makes an easy life if you want to avoid questioning... less good for putting a spotlight on the local NHS.

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The PCT's invitation...

"Come along to Wandsworth Teaching PCT's Annual General Meeting which takes place on Wednesday 10 September 2008 from 6.30pm to 8pm at Samaj Hall just off Tooting High Street, behind NatWest bank.

A light buffet will be served at 6.30pm, followed by a 40 minute presentation and time for questions afterwards. Find out:

• Do you know what your local NHS organisation does?
• How do we spend tax payer’s money?
• What have been the highlights of our year?
• How can you help us make local NHS services better?

There is no need to book to attend the AGM – just come along, but it would be great if you let us know so we can make sure we have enough food! Call communications on 020 8812 7605 or reply to this email.

Get healthy while you wait...

During the day you can come along to Samaj Hall and have a free health check done at the Staying Healthy event. Find out how to improve your health and well being and reduce the chances of developing chronic diseases and ill health in the future.

Staying Healthy will run from 12pm to 4.30pm. Each health check will last about 15 to 30 minutes and gives you the chance to:

• Find out your body mass index and waist circumference
• Have your blood sugar and cholesterol tested
• Learn more about how you can improve your own health
• Develop your own personal health plan

We hope to see you there."