OSSG in collaboration with the Justice in Health Network (JIHN) will on Wednesday 14th May 2008 hold an event from 1800 hours at the BCS Central London Offices, First Floor, The Davidson Building, 5 Southampton Street, London WC2E 7HA to consider: What would be needed to set up an open source community in health?

Adrian Delemore runs JIHN, which is concerned with health policy issues from a patient, family carer, service user perspective. JIHN is looking at how an online community in health may be brought into being to further a strong and informed patient voice on health policy issues.

To book a place to attend this event please email your name to the events coordinator.

Map & directions: http://www.epsg.org.uk/locations/bcsss-guide.html

Time: 1800 to 2030 hours

Free buffet and refreshments including wine available.

For further information please contact Mark Elkins at mark_elkins@bcs.org

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Open Source Specialist Group (OSSG) will be held on 14th May 2008 from 1730 hours at the BCS Central London Offices, First Floor, The Davidson Building, 5 Southampton Street, London WC2E 7HA.

Anyone wishing to apply for the post of OSSG Secretary needs to contact Mark Elkins at mark_elkins@bcs.org at least 10 working days prior to the date of the AGM.

The advertised event What would be needed to set up an open source community in health? is due to commence immediately after the business of the AGM has been concluded.

Map & directions: http://www.epsg.org.uk/locations/bcsss-guide.html

Free buffet and refreshments including wine available.

For further information please contact Mark Elkins at mark_elkins@bcs.org