Governing documents

Our governing documents can be found below. These outline the rules and procedures for how the Society operates and also how members are expected to behave.

A formal complaint against a Member alleging that they have contravened the Society’s Rules or Code of Professional Conduct may be lodged by another Member, or by any other person, whether acting in a personal capacity or as representative of any organisation including the Society and the Society’s Accreditation Committee.

The complaint must be in writing, and the name and address of the Complainant appended. It must set out details of the allegation upon which the complaint is based and, if practicable, be accompanied by documentary evidence that will assist a preliminary enquiry. The complaint should be addressed to the Honorary Secretary of the Society via email to [email protected].

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Downloads

Articles of Association

A legal document which outlines the internal rules and regulations governing how the Society is run

Annual report and accounts 2024-25

A report detailing the Society’s activities and financial position for the last financial year and including audited financial statements

Rules

A document outlining the rules relating to membership, trustee elections, accreditation, etc

Code of Professional Conduct

A document explaining the professional behaviours expected of a member of the Society

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

A policy to ensure that all individuals feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities and applies to both employees and members of the Society

Disciplinary procedure

A document explaining the procedure for submitting a formal complaint and how the Society will respond

Accredited Status Review - SOP

A document outlining the procedure for submitting a complaint regarding poor echocardiography practice, where local improvement policies have failed and how the Society will respond