West Berkshire Neurological Alliance
Health and Social Care Award Winner 2008: 'Leadership for Improvement' Nominated for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2009 and 2011 |
We wish to thank the following people for their sterling work on behalf of the Alliance
John Holt
At the 2016 AGM, John Holt stood down from the
Executive Committee. He was one of the founder members of the Alliance in
1999, and had served it continuously and selflessly since then. It can
safely be said that no individual has done more for the organisation than
John, who at times took on what seemed like most of the roles required to
make everything work, and helped us to make a difference out of all
proportion to the organisation's small size. John's certificate carried the citation:
'In recognition of over seventeen years of tireless work on behalf of
West Berkshire Neurological Alliance. Without his efforts the organisation
would not be what it is today.'
John is now devoting his charitable efforts to The West Berkshire Therapy Centre, of which he was also one of the founders, as well as enjoying some well earned time for himself and his family. His energy and contribution are greatly missed.
Fred Davison
In 2014 Fred Davison stood down from the
Executive Committee after many years of service. Fred was presented with
honorary life membership. His certificate carried the citation:
'In recognition of all his work and support, variously as Secretary,
National Delegate, Conference Organiser and in many other roles for the
Alliance.'
Fred was a stalwart of the organisation for many years,
leading on many fronts with passion and distinction. Executive Committee
members past and present always found it great to have Fred around and we
thank him most warmly for everything he has done for the organisation and
for people affected by a neurological condition. Thank you Fred!
Dr Elizabeth Johnston
On 4th September 2014 WBNA recognised the work of Dr Elizabeth Johnston, awarding
her the citation: ‘The individual who has done most for the development
of services for those in Berkshire West affected by a neurological
condition’, in recognition of her work leading South Reading Clinical
Commissioning Group (CCG) and the Berkshire West Federation of CCGs'.
Dr Johnston demonstrated an interest in improving how neurological needs
should be met from the moment the NHS reorganised, in April 2013, when GPs
were placed in charge of NHS commissioning. She worked tirelessly to
persuade a local GP prepared to lead on neurological service developments
and, most impressively, in due course she found four GP leads, one in each
of the four GP clusters in Berkshire West. On her final day before standing
down as the lead GP for Long Term Conditions in Berkshire West, she chaired
the first meeting of those GPs, with ourselves and other key players
present. Establishing this neuro leadership team will be key to the delivery
of the five year plan that she has asked the GP leads to develop and
deliver. Elizabeth Johnston leaves a fine legacy for everyone to build from.
Thank you Dr Elizabeth Johnston!
Membership embraces the following medical conditions and groups
Alzheimers Society, West Berkshire Branch and Reading Branch
Ataxia Thames Valley
SCOPE, representing Cerebral Palsy
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
West Berkshire Disability Alliance
Dystonia Society, Oxford and Berkshire Support Groups
Epilepsy Action, Reading Branch
Fibroaction West Berkshire
Fibromyalgia Support Group, Reading
Headway Thames Valley (Head Injuries)
Huntington's Disease Association
West Berkshire Mencap, representing Learning Difficulties
Meningitis Trust Southern Region
Motor Neurone Disease Association, Reading and West Berkshire Branch
Berkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Newbury and District Branch and Thames Valley Region
Reading ME Support Group
Myasthenia Gravis Association, Berkshire Branch
Neuralgic Amyotrophy
Neuro-oncology support group
Parkinsons Disease Society, Newbury and District Branch and Reading Branch
British Polio Fellowship, Berkshire Branch
PSP Association also representing Cortico Basal Degeneration
ASBAH Thames Valley representing Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Spinal injuries
Stroke Care for Newbury and West Berkshire
Tuberous Sclerosis
Younger people with Dementia (Berkshire)
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Membership is open to non-profit making organisations in
Berkshire West that represent people with a neurological condition, or are
specifically interested in promoting the care of such people. It is also to
individuals who have a neurological condition for which there is no support
group, or who have an interest in promoting the care of such people. There
is no charge to organisations or to individuals for membership
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West Berkshire Neurological Alliance
is a Registered Charity no. 1081021
January 2021