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COPING is proud to
announce that our Patron is the well respected Anaesthetist and Pain
Management Consultant
Dr Adrian Searle MB ChB FRCA
Executive Committee members of COPING
Mark has been instrumental in establishing the group and as such was elected chairman of the steering committee. Despite suffering for many years with a debilitating and painful condition, he is a public-spirited member of the community and has been involved in several voluntary groups over the years. He is also a member of Derby County Football Club's Disabled Supporters Branch, holding a season ticket for several years. To contact Mark via email - Mark@coping.org.uk
Janet has given valuable service to the group since its inception and is a pillar of strength to us all. Having retired from full time employment, she describes herself as being 'far too busy for hobbies, and it's enough work sorting us lot out'.
Until a combination of accident and illness forced Paul to retire, he spent his professional career within the field of Social Services, primarily within the challenging and rewarding field of Child Care. He is a keen singer/guitarist and is a committed Christian, holding the post of Worship Leader at his local church. Despite being in constant pain, Paul has a wicked sense of humour, and despite his youthful good looks, would you believe it, he's 50!
Sandra's claim to fame is that she was Brian Clough's Secretary at Derby County FC during the glory years in the 70's. Sandra is now medically retired from her chosen career as an administrator within the NHS, due to the adverse effects of a severely debilitating 20 year chronic back condition. She brings to our team a number of practical skills and her lovely charm and bubbly personality. Her hobbies include cookery and travel.
This is me, unfortunately my glittering acting career in Hollywood was tragically cut short by a debilitating back condition!! In reality I trained at Kingsway Hospital as a psychiatric nurse, and after qualification I was employed in the Independent Sector as a Senior Nurse Manager. I'm happily married to Marie, and have 2 wonderful daughters, Hayley (aged 10) and Abbie (3). Like Mark I'm a season ticket holder with Derby County, and when well enough I enjoy trying to play the saxophone. Contact me via steve@coping.org.uk
Eileen describes herself as 'having been through the system' as a result of suffering with chronic pain due to a back injury for over 40 years. Despite a lifetime of pain and discomfort, she somehow found the resilience to manage to work full time in the hosiery industry, rising to be a Supervisor. She is now retired and describes her hobbies now as being of a non-physical nature, such as knitting, sewing and crosswords. |
Chair - Mr Mark Charity
Secretary - Mrs Janet Owen
Treasurer - Mr Paul Hearne (CSS)
Public Relations & Membership
Executive - Mrs Sandra Cunningham
Executive Committee Member - Mrs
Eileen Hogg