Inaugural Strategy Meeting
Wednesday 25 September 2024, Venue Age Concern, The Sharples building, 1-3 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9GH.
Attendees:
- Adrian Smith, FRMC
- Dee Radcliffe
- Sue Ralph
- Lesley Culf
- Michael Dockery
- Martha McCann
- Davyhulme Wendy McDonagh
- Barry Wright
- Primrose Naadiea Ikram
Apologies:
- Beverley Beavan (FRMC)
| Subject | Description | Raised by | Action by |
| 1. Welcome, Introductions | The Chair Adrian Smith welcomed everyone to the meeting. Round the table introduction took place. | ||
| 2. Apologies | As noted, above. | ||
| 3. Minutes of the meeting | Noted The minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 21 August 2024 were circulated to members prior to the meeting. Discussed After thorough consideration and no further amendments, the minutes were unanimously approved as a true and accurate record of the proceedings. Agreed The approved minutes will be filed and made available for reference. | ||
| 4. Matter arising | Noted A joint venture with Davyhulme Practice- incite members of the TTFD group to our next meeting to discuss strategies. Agreed/Action Email sent to Wendy McDonagh Davyhulme and Naadiea Ikram Primrose
At our recent monthly meeting of the TTFD group, we discussed the exciting possibility of arranging a joint event for the Lung Health Appointment Campaign. The members believe that collaborating on this initiative would greatly benefit our communities and enhance our efforts to promote lung health. We are delighted to invite you and your members to join us for a meeting to explore this collaboration in more detail. The meeting is scheduled for: Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024 Venue: Age UK Trafford, The Sharples Building Address: 1-3 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9GH We are eager to discuss how we can work together to make this campaign a success. Please let us know if you and your members are available to attend. Thank you for considering our invitation. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. | ||
| 5. Lung Health Appointment campaign | Lung Health Appointment campaign Noted/Response Wendy McDonagh Davyhulme and Naadiea Ikram Primrose agreed to attend the next meeting. Purpose of the meeting The members believe that collaborating on this initiative would greatly benefit our communities and enhance our efforts to promote lung health. We are eager to discuss how we can work together to make this campaign a success. Achievements – updates from Practices FRMC Member Michael Dockery gave members an update of the flyers he had personally delivered. Malcolm’s pharmacy, Flixton Road, Boots Eden Square, Urmston Pharmacy, Stretford Road, Reed’s Pharmacy, Church Road, Davyhulme Pharmacy, Canterbury Road, and Allied Pharmacy Broadway. The campaign has been posted on the practice website https://www.flixtonroadmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ Banner/leaflets/pens promoted in reception area, also promotion at the flu clinic on the 5 & 6 October 2024 Davyhulme · Two lung health awareness meeting have been held, cohorts of 50+ patients have been invited. · Merchandise (Water bottles and tote bags) have been ordered by Davyhulme to share with FRMC/Primrose (Costs to be shared) · Leaflets/pens/Air fresheners/Banners supplied by Trafford Local Care Organisation Primrose Surgery · Wish to join the project, attending the meeting for more information. · Merchandise shared with PM Naadiea Ikram Discussed A discussion ensued around ideas of joint working in promoting the campaign. · Trafford football club/Public health/cricket club/Andy man club – explore having a stall or leaving leaflets. · Foodbanks can include leaflets in parcels. · Macmillan volunteers- help with distribution & promotion · Monthly updates on own websites with photos · AGM WI- Adrian to prepare a brief for member LG. · Copper hatch ladies’ group -LG to discuss and feedback. · Additional pharmacies in the area · Churches/keep fit /walking groups. · Invite Urmston Group Practice to our next meeting. It was noted that a Dr Sam & Dr Andre, 2 Trafford Road, Alderley edge are offering treatment (private clinic) for detecting cancer early, there is a cost of £1,250 for the blood test. Leaflets are being distributed to pharmacies. Post Meeting note- Charlotte Potts PM at UGP has declined the invitation. | ||
| 6. Breast Screening | Noted The van will be becoming to Urmston in November 2024- discuss campaign at our next meeting. | ||
| 7. Any other Business | Noted No other business was discussed. The chair deemed the meeting closed. | ||
| 8. Date of next meeting | The next meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday. 23 October 2024 at 5:30 pm Venue Age Concern, The Sharples building, 1-3 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9GH |
