Twitter transcript of AGM 2011

We used the microblogging tool, Twitter|, to provide a live stream of updates on the discussions at the 2011 AGM. This enabled people to follow the progress of the meeting online.

A transcript of the Twitter coverage, which used the hashtag #suhtagm, is stored on this page.

Transcript of 2011 AGM, held on 27 September

@SUHT We'll be heading off to our AGM soon, and will be tweeting live throughout the meeting, using the #SUHTagm hashtag.  

@SUHT Good turnout for today's #suhtagm - we'll be starting shortly with a welcome from our Chairman, John Trewby.

@SUHT The #suhtagm is underway. twitpic.com/6rfjm8|

@SUHT Alastair Matthews, director of finance: we made £33m of savings in 2010/11. Full annual report and accounts at www.suht.nhs.uk| #suhtagm

@SUHT Over half of our money is spent on staff costs, including 1090 doctors and 4023 nurses and healthcare assistants #suhtagm

@SUHT Next up to speak is Prof Iain Cameron, dean of the faculty of medicine, University of Southampton #suhtagm

@SUHT We have strong links with the University. There's a clear link between research and better outcomes for patients #suhtagm

@SUHT Our biomedical research units are flagships for research. We're leading the way in many areas, incl respiratory disease & nutrition #suhtagm

@SUHT Our next speaker, Mr Tim Underwood describes himself as an oxymoron - a surgeon and a scientist! #suhtagm

@SUHT Tim's team are making important discoveries in the development of oesophageal cancer. Link between science and surgery is vital #suhtagm

@SUHT Tim Underwood on the team involved: 'Porters, blood bank technicians, researchers are all vital cogs in this research' #suhtagm

@SUHT Next up is Dr Trevor Smith, consultant gastroenterologist, talking about intestinal failure #suhtagm

@SUHT We have a high quality service for patients with complex intestinal failure - next year we'll become a designated regional centre #suhtagm

@SUHT Moving from nutrition needs of highly complex patients, Judy Gillow, director of nursing talking about nutrition for all patients #suhtagm

@SUHT We've improved nutritional screening & introduced protected mealtimes. Moving in right direction on catering, but more to be done #suhtagm

@SUHT Mark Hackett up next at #suhtagm

@SUHT Mark starts by thanking our staff for the work they do, and for public support on difficult issues like childrens' cardiac review #suhtagm

@SUHT After Mark, our chief exec, gives his review we'll be taking questions from the floor. 

@SUHT Mark says developments in treatments mean people now survive, when 20years ago they would have died #suhtagm

@SUHT Our MRSA rates are at an all time low - just five cases last year. Focus on infection, blood clots, falls etc. is saving lives #SUHTagm

@SUHT We not only improved patient outcomes but also their experiences, including better support for patients with learning difficulties #SUHTagm 

@Aliayres SUHT CEO describes public support during the save our heart unit campaign as truly humbling. #suhtagm #oceanward

@SUHT Right, now onto the questions at the #SUHTagm 

@SUHT Is intestinal failure research just based in the south or does it look nationally? Could there be south/north variations? #SUHTagm

@SUHT We work with local patients but link with national and international research networks #SUHTagm 

@SUHT City councillor thanks us for our work, and asks about symptoms and diagnosis of oesophageal cancer. Dr Underwood explains the process. 

@SUHT Question around outreach services for chronic diseases - in some areas we hope to run these ourselves, others with partners #SUHTagm

@SUHT Question about Winchester/Basingstoke merger. Caspar Ridley, director of strategy, explains how patients may come here instead #SUHTagm 

@SUHT Discussion about the excellence of the eye unit. Medical director says he is proud of service. Patients here agree #SUHTagm

@SUHT That's it for this year, thanks to all who followed #suhtagm and attended. Presentation available at www.suht.nhs.uk/agm|