The AAPT has begun the process of establishing regional networks to help support, educate and update technologists at a local level. Each region is supported by a steering group.
The main role for a region would be to organise meetings and lectures that would be of benefit to members and can act as an incentive for non-members to join. It is essential that events would be inclusive to all in that area - including non-members -and there would be no barrier to any technologists who wish to attend from outside that region. In essence, it’s about bringing technologists together in an arena where they can be updated in an educational and professional way. Unless unavoidable, regional events will be free of charge to all those attend and are available for commercial sponsorship.
Examples of good local practice can be shared and disseminated between local networks and beyond. In addition to the planning of local events, steering groups may also carry out projects, whether this is in workforce planning, emergency & preparedness or many other areas of interest.
A Region can feed information to Council to help inform policy decision and future work steams & production of material for the website. Local events would be allocated credits as part of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme and will be advertised at www.aaptuk.org within the events page.
Lead - James Lowell
Email - mail@aaptuk.org
Steering Group Members
Louise Brown
Marie Lambeth-Williams
Tina Mackay
Sarah Purdy
Zoe Rutherford
David Shepherd
Lead - John Pitchers MAAPT
Email - john.pitchers@bristol.gov.uk
Steering Group members
Paul Benson
Yasmin Brown
Michael Elton
Martin Goddard
Kevin Hammett
Past networking events
On Thursday 7th April 2011 APTs met at the inspiring Gordon Museum, Guy’s Campus, London. The CPD evening focused on two very informative talks covering two lesser known faiths, Hare Krishna and Zoroastrianism.
Excess Death Planning & Voluntary Registration Workshop 6th November 2009
AAPT Member Sarah Purdy gives a report from the latest event organised by the London & South East AAPT Regional Network held at Westminster City Hall
London & Southeast Regional APT Network CPD Event
CPD Awards at the London & South East Regional Network