Updated Information for the Vasculitis UK AGM and Group Meeting on Sunday May 13th 2012

[John_Mills]

Vuk AGM Sunday 13th May 2012 at Novotel, Long Eaton .....

Guest Speaker Dr Mike Venning (Consultant Renal Physician at Manchester Royal) Topic:- Coming Together:- patients, clinicians and researchers. Dr Nina Brown, also from Manchester Royal, will now be joining Dr Mike Venning.

There will also be the Vasculitis UK launch of the "Route Map for Vasculitis" by Patricia Frearnside. Jessica Burke Project Manager from Genetic Alliance (who has facilitated the process) will be there along with Prof Lorraine Harper and Dr Matthew Morgan both from Birmingham University Hospital, to support Patricia with the launch.

As part of the chairman's report John Mills will be talking about the Government's Strategy for Rare Diseases.

Light buffet lunch will be provided 12.15 pm start. No charge for attending or for refreshments but contributions towards the cost of the refreshments will be greatly appreciated.

For catering purposes Vuk need to know numbers so please message Susan Mills or contact John Mills either by phone or email. Further details will be available on the website. vasculitis.org.uk .

Novotel have a discount for Vasculitis UK members who wish to spend the night at the hotel. To take advantage of this just ring and book and tell the hotel that you are attending the meeting.