ADSHG June 2020 Online AGM and Health Professional Q&A - Available to watch on demand

We took our 2020 AGM online whilst large gatherings are not taking place at the moment. This members-only event included a Q&A with Dr Helen Simpson and GP Stephen Kell where they answered member questions sent in advance.

Members can find the following on the forum:

On demand videos of the AGM
A written transcript of the AGM
An audio recording of the AGM
Minutes and other documents

Visit our AGM section on the member forum to re-live the AGM (Members Only)

Our London Conference has been postponed for now but we will keep you posted on a new date for the event.

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Booking for this event has now closed.

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