Sub Groups

There are five sub groups which meet three times a year. The meetings take place in various locations around the UK with at least one meeting in London and one in the Midlands for each sub group.

The discussions at the meetings are designed to be both practical and to benefit all users regardless of their experience with the software so that beginners can contribute as much as old hands. The meetings generally select a particular topic for discussion or training as well as dealing with users queries and difficulties.

The main areas each group currently covers are set out below. However, the nature of the groups change to reflect developments in the software and in the group's composition. The object is also to protect the firm's investment in systems they choose to use, even if it is not the latest. It is an essential part of ACUA's function to look after all its members, not just those at the sharp end of computerisation.

Systems management

Chair: Gavin Searley & Jaki Cooke

This group has been restructured to deal with system management issues, from networking to all system administration aspects but without any focus on particular software. Meetings are normally on a regional basis and include a series of workshops.

Time Recording & Accounting

Chair: Chris Passmore

This group deals with the time recording and accounting aspects of Evolution with AIM providing training or previews of new features. Members share their expertise and ideas on how to get the best out of their software.

Case Management

Chair: Peter Wetherman

This group deals with the both the technical skills and change management issues involved in successfully implementing case management. AIM provide training on various aspects of the Case Manager system, while members share their ideas on how to solve various case management issues.

Public Sector

Chair: Lette Baker

A new group for Local Authorities and other public sector organisations to discuss their different approach to using AIM software and sharing ideas on case plan developments.

Database & Marketing

Chair: Steve Williams

Aimed at getting better use from the marketing module and also covers other aspects of marketing and database issues, including database cleansing, maintenance and data protection issues.