after yesterdays agm statement the share price has risen 50% how much upside is left or is this another false dawn?
http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/thewellnessshop.co.uk
womans hour link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/04/2008_08_mon.shtml

Any info on how the AGM went / is going ?

not at the moment sorry

AGM as expected all in line with expectations.
Lots of new client and appointment of
Anthony Knight as non-executive Director at Ultrasis.
Solid knowledge of industry, Sales and business development.

Press release 26th February 2008


Ultrasis plc

AGM and proposed appointment of non-executive Director

At Ultrasis' AGM today all resolutions were duly passed and Nigel Brabbins,
Chief Executive, made the following update on current trading:

'Trading remains in line with management expectations and I am pleased to say
that we continue to have a strong and developing sales pipeline, especially
within the NHS. We continue to grow our customer base and typically customers
are signing two and three year contracts, whilst renewal rates remain high.

'I am also pleased to announce our intention to appoint Anthony Knight as
non-executive Director at Ultrasis. Anthony has over 30 years of experience of
the pharmaceutical industry and he has held senior positions in marketing,
sales, commercial management, training, business development, business
information, general management and as a non-executive director of both private
companies and a plc.'

Most recently, Anthony was the Non-Executive Chairman of Meldex International
plc (formerly BioProgress plc). Prior to that he served on the board of
Parke-Davis UK where he was the Customer Marketing Director, until the merger
with Pfizer when he was a senior member in the UK integration team. Anthony
left to establish the Portland Partnership with its primary focus of consulting
on Business Strategy in the Healthcare Sector advising on strategy, challenging
existing business models and developing alternative solutions. Anthony is a
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

The AGM didn't reveal much?

not in the statement there should be more news in any other buisnees for those that went.

Anti-depressant Drugs don't work - so what does?
Comment on the Official Study by Hull University
It is now over two years since the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) made its recommendation that Beating the Blues should be made available across all Primary Care Trusts. The Government has committed to the Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies Program and has made 170 million of funds available to support this over the next 3 years which is great news but in reality is less than half the cost of one year's prescription costs for anti-depressants.

People quite rightly want to get access to 'talking therapies' and in particular Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is the most proven form of treating depression and is recommended as the 'first line' intervention in the majority of cases. Most General Practitioners (GPs) want to give their patients the best possible treatment but are also very aware of the very long waiting times for therapists. Often people have to wait more than 12 months to be seen and as a result GPs can end up prescribing anti-depressants.

Beating the Blues has been proven to be as good as face to face therapy and because it is delivered by computer or over the internet it can be made immediately available to the patient yet the vast majority of General Practitioners still cannot refer them to Beating the Blues.

So after 2 years of trying to get the NHS to meet its binding obligation to make Beating the Blues available to GP's and patients we asked the Secretary of State for Health to explain why?

He replied; "...although cCBT (Beating the Blues) is mandated by NICE, it is the responsibility of PCTs and local commissioners to ensure it is delivered." He then went on to say; "Individual patients who are dissatisfied with any aspect of NHS treatment - including the non availability of treatments to which they are entitled should consider raising their concerns."

We are therefore using the opportunity offered by the release of the Official Study and the subsequent news in the media to let you know that there is a proven alternative to drugs and a way to get access to 'talking therapy' without having to wait months or even years. It is called Beating the Blues and according to the Government if you want to get it all you have to do is go and ask your GP and they will provide it for you and if they don't raise your concerns about the treatment you are being denied.

We have put together some more information to help you at The Wellness Shop.

Also see BBC News article Anti-depressants' 'little effect'

Woodie, Elbow: I was referring to TAN - which was off-thread but a reply to 997/996; apologies for confusion.
I've not followed ULT for a while but pleased to see it's doing well for all those more patient than myself.

toya tans results are issued towards end of march which is why it is your mind!

Profit taking today guilty myself still in.
Good solid future for this one.
Not just UK- Austrailia America Newzealand aswell all big markets.
US market huge, update will be very interesting.

agm went well topics covered were btb lite is to be put on the wellness shop no time was given.
also in talks with 2 usa companies to take on btb for the american market.
these were the 2 main topics covered nb will update in the next newsletter.

more news on the way

The deadline for all PCT's to be compliant with Government Policy on making this evidence based treatment for depression available is the 31/03/2008.

All next week GMTV are doing a feature on depression.

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article3458673.ece
above is a link to todays times btb is mention.

morning woodie how are you ....been away just got back,, Now have i missed much this week.or as it been a quite week... just seen these on a neither BB i don,t read the Sunday papers much.. but these look quote.. very good looks like may have a good week coming..please fill free to read..


http://www.standtoreason.org.uk/news?id=6

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/mar/02/health.labour

http://www.hobtpct.nhs.uk/_docs/board/pec/2008/200802/Enc%208a%20-%20Mental%20Health%20Model%20of%20Care%20Feb%2008.doc

http://www.pr-inside.com/mental-health-watchdog-blasts-chemical-imbalance-r465283.htm

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article3465811.ece

hi micky iam fine thanks hope you had a nice time?

7.00-9.25am GMTV TODAY (Subtitled & Widescreen)

Fiona Phillips and Ben Shephard kick off another morning of news, views and special guests.

Tackling depression - starting from today, GMTV is devoting a week to investigate this issue that affects so many of us

Hi woodie that looks good... what you make of this I PICK UP.Look uat the launch products and services on 27th March 2008 date.

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mhhp (((((((((launch products and services on 27th March 2008)))))))))))))

mhhp is pleased to announce that:



The Minister for Care Services, Ivan Lewis will launch its latest products and services at The House of Lords.
Lord Tenby, Chairman of Byways Trust and Honorary Vice-President of mcch Society has kindly agreed to host the event and will introduce the proceedings.
mhhp will be represented by the independent chairman of its steering group, Gordon Boxall and the Department of Health, by Kathryn Tyson who also chairs the mhhp programme management board.
DH invested 5M to support the development of the mental health helplines partnership and senior managers have directed a programme that has led to an excellent range of products and services underpinned by sound governance arrangements. Good progress is being made by mhhp in its quest to incorporate as a charity in line with the wishes of the membership and an update on the timetable for this will be part of the proceedings.


The latest product is key to the longstanding ambition for people in mental distress to have access to high quality services 24/7. A technical solution produced by ntl:Telewest Business with Call Handling Services Ltd has been successfully piloted and offers opportunities to give callers choice to access alternative accredited services should their helpline of choice be closed or engaged. It also provides excellent management information and, through combined purchasing power, all at a much-reduced unit cost to the helpline.


The findings of a review of Helplines that specialise in services for people from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups will also be shared at the event. There are some key findings that mhhp will be working to address further.


mhhp is an excellent example of how the third sector can work with government to turn good policy proposals into positive outcomes for people receiving services, efficiently, economically and effectively. It may well be a blue-print for other such initiatives.

micky looks interesting

morning to all

Share Price 1.21p ,Percent Change +4.31% ,Bid 1.17p ....i see bid today at 1.25p. /1.30p