Membership of Voluntary Organisations
NEW INTERNATIONALIST MAGAZINE ... www.newint.org
Co-Owner
New Internationalist (NI) is an international publisher and left wing magazine, owned by a multi-stakeholder Co-operative. It is based in Oxford, United Kingdom. Predominantly known for its bi-monthly independent magazine, it describes itself as existing to "cover stories the mainstream media sidestep and provide alternative perspectives on today's global critical issues." It covers social and environmental issues through its magazine, books and digital platforms.
Co-Owner
New Internationalist (NI) is an international publisher and left wing magazine, owned by a multi-stakeholder Co-operative. It is based in Oxford, United Kingdom. Predominantly known for its bi-monthly independent magazine, it describes itself as existing to "cover stories the mainstream media sidestep and provide alternative perspectives on today's global critical issues." It covers social and environmental issues through its magazine, books and digital platforms.
SWAN LIFELINE ... www.swanlifeline.org.uk
Member
Member
Swan Lifeline rescues and provides shelter and treatment for sick and injured swans, with a view to returning them to the wild as soon as possible. It educates the public about the incidence and effects of pollution and human activities on swans and other wildfowl on the UK's rivers and waterways.
LONDON IRISH AMATEUR RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ... www.liarfc.co.uk
Member
Member
HEALTHWATCH AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATION (HAPIA) ... www.hapia2013.org
Member and Web Manager
HAPIA, the ‘Healthwatch and Public Involvement Association’, continues the national campaign to build independent, powerful, community led organisations, that actively inspect, influence and challenge health, social care and public health services, to provide safe, effective and accessible care.
HEALTHWATCH KINGSTON UPON THAMES ... www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk
HEALTHWATCH RICHMOND UPON THAMES ... www.healthwatchrichmond.co.uk
Member
Member
Healthwatch Kingston Upon Thames and Healthwatch Richmond upon Thames are local independent champions for high quality health and social care services. They have statutory powers to ensure a patient's voice is heard by those who commission, deliver and regulate services, acting on behalf of their local communities.
THE PATIENTS' FORUM FOR THE LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE (PFLAS) ... www.patientsforumlas.net
Member and Web Manager
Member and Web Manager
The Patients' Forum Ambulance Services - London - monitors LAS and other ambulance and emergency services across London. Its members are local people who examine services both as users and active lay people. It obtains the information it needs to monitor health services from the LAS, the Commissioners and NHS services across London. The Patients' Forum for the London Ambulance Service monitor all London Ambulance Service activities.
LONDON AMBULANCE ACADEMY
Patient and Public Involvement Panel (PPIP) Member
Members of the PPI Panel have an opportunity to meet and discuss opinions on, and involvement in, the work of the Academy and to contribute feedback on all aspects of its work. Members also assist with the training of cohorts of student Paramedics and propose and monitor improvements to the Paramedic Programme.
Patient and Public Involvement Panel (PPIP) Member
Members of the PPI Panel have an opportunity to meet and discuss opinions on, and involvement in, the work of the Academy and to contribute feedback on all aspects of its work. Members also assist with the training of cohorts of student Paramedics and propose and monitor improvements to the Paramedic Programme.
LONDON AMBULANCE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL ... www.londonambulance.nhs.uk
Steering Group Member
The HCPC is a regulator, and set up to protect the public. To do this, it keeps a Register of health and care professionals who meet its' standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
The MS Society offers emotional and financial support to patients with Multiple Sclerosis and their carers.
SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR MS CIC (SAMSCIC)
Director/Secretary
SAMSCIC provides support, advice and advocacy services to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It is the only advice and advocacy service in the country specialising in this disability, and gives attention to those in need. It is a non-profit-making social enterprise, operated solely by volunteers and commissioned annually by local MS Groups.
FRIENDS OF SURBITON AND TOLWORTH HEALTH COMMUNITY
Trustee
The Friends Committee is formed by volunteers and provide support for patients, carers and staff wherever they are located. The Friends attend public meetings and put forward views and comments appropriate for the future of the health service in the area. It also considers all requests for help from Mental Health Services and the Older People's Services around Kingston, Tolworth and Surbiton community.
SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST - www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Member
The Wildlife Trust protects and enhances areas of nature conservation importance. It also monitors and records different species of local wildlife and manages nature reserves, open spaces along with considering and advising the effects of planning applications on wildlife.