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Friends of Lister House Medical Centre. An active patient support group established in 1993.

Please note that all meetings are on Wednesdays at 12:00 for 12:30 start at St James Church, Perry Road.

Please put these dates in your diary: July 13^th 2011 and October 12^th 2011.

Notice of Meeting, 13th July 2011

Report of Meeting, 12th January 2011

Notice to all Friends of Lister House

Notice is herby given that the Next Meeting of the Friends of Lister House Medical Centre will be held on Wednesday the 13^th July 2011 at St James Church. Perry Road, Harlow at 12 o’clock for 12:30.

Welcome
Apologies for absence
Minutes of the meeting held on 12^th January 2011
Matters arising
Practice Manager’s report and medical update
Financial report
Fund raising
Harlow Health Forum meeting 20^th July 2011 at 6:30pm at Griffin Suite, Latton Bush Centre
Search for vacant Chairman position
Any Other Business
Date of next meeting: Wednesday 12^th October 2011 at St James Church

Report of Meeting, 12^th January 2011

Welcome: The Chairman extended a warm welcomed to all, but expressed disappointment that the attendance at the last two meeting had shown a decline. This in spite of receiving applications from fifteen newly registered patients. It was decided to remove the application form from the new patient’s packs, although they would still be available at the reception desk. A new poster was required for display in the waiting room. He would consult with the secretary in an effort to rectify the situation.
Apologies for Absence: Apologies for absence were received from Richard Heron; Jim Minton; Eve Field; Mrs McMullen; Carol Sizeland; Lillian Swallow and Lin Merrell.
The Chairman stated that Carol Sizeland's non-attendance was due to a clash of meeting, but Dr Portelly would report on the current state of the redevelopment of the Lister House. Dr Portelly displayed to the meeting the latest plans for the new site located on land bordered by Southern Way and Abercrombie Way. The new centre would include facilities for medical, dental, and administration, but would not cater for ancillary services. These would now be concentrated at the Latton Bush Centre. The plans have yet to be finalised but a target date of 2013 has been set.
Minutes of the previous meeting: Having been circulated were approved.
Matters Arising: Tracy May stated that Dr Rajani and Minocha were not retiring but reducing the number of their sessions.
Practice Report: Tracy May stated that additional Nurses will commence working on Friday which will improve the level of service available. Thanks were expressed to the Friends for the purchase of a new wheelchair and Spirometer. A power cut had delayed injections as fresh supplies of vaccine had to be ordered. The 24 hour blood pressure equipment needed repair at a cost of £300 or being replaced at a cost of £800. Stan Batho proposed that the Friends should purchase a replacement and this was adopted unanimously. Flu jabs were still available to the "at risk" groups.
Financial Report: Brian Cooper reported that our total bank balance was £5,993.93 comprised of Stan Batho donation account of £4,988.04 and general Account of £1,005.89. These figures were before the cost of the wheelchair and spirometer £1,684.00 had been taken in to account. Petty Cash amounted to £66.52.
Fund Raising: Sheila Smith tabled a report as follows: The Bird Quiz raised a total of £229.00 but the prizes of £10 & £5 won respectively by Barbara Foster and Margaret Renfrew were immediately donated to the Friends. The normal Flu Jab lottery was a success resulting in a net profit of £81.00. The Christmas tombola was again a success raising £117.75 profit. The cancellation of the Social was a disappointment. There is a possibility of a Quiz Night and Tombola in March. The meeting expressed their thanks to Sheila and her helpers and to Stan Batho for their outstanding efforts.
Harlow Health Forum: The Chairman stated that the next meeting would be held on the 19^th January 2011 in the Griffin Suite at Latton Bush and encouraged every member to attend. He had found it worthwhile.
Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting would be the Annual General Meeting which will be held on the 18^th May 2011 at St James Church. 12:15 for 12:30

Appendix
Dr. Rajani met with Ken Dixon & Brian Cooper, to update us on the proposed additional pharmacy. He apologised for not being able to attend the Friend’s meeting on 12^th January. He made the following statement and requested that it be included with the minutes to inform members and allow them to get involved if they wish.
The new pharmacy (Lister Pharmacy) was ready to go but had not received the go ahead from Harlow Council because of an anomaly in the classification of usage. He considered that the additional opening hours during the day, at weekends and Bank Holidays would be a great benefit to the patients and would be seeking permission from the Council to grant the licence at their meeting on 2^nd February 2011.
Any patient who wishes to support, get involved or speak at the meeting should contact Zack Ellwood Development Control Manager at Harlow Council. It is necessary to get approval beforehand if you wish to speak at the meeting on February 2^nd.