The following committees and groups have all been established by the Executive Committee of the BAD to advise the trustees on a range of issues and to carry out the activities approved by the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee meets four times a year in January, April, July and October.  Contact Marilyn Benham marilyn@bad.org.uk

	Biologics Register Sub-Committee
Function	To oversee all aspects of the British Association of Dermatologists Biologics Intervention Register (BADBIR)
Meetings	Three times a year.
Contact	Dr Nicola Lawes nicki@bad.org.uk
	Cancer Services Committee
Function	This committee has been set up in response to the rising agenda items for skin cancer
Meetings	Every 2 months on the even months
Contact	Tania von Hospenthal tania@bad.org.uk
	Clinical Excellence Awards Sub-Committee
Function	To judge CVQs submitted by members and prepare nominations to the advisory committees on distinction awards in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Meetings	Annually in October
Contact	Marilyn Benham marilyn@bad.org.uk
	Clinical Services Advisory Unit Sub-Committee
Function	To provide support and advice to members on service issues.  To advise NHS, Trusts, PCTs and other external organizations on issues related to the delivery of dermatology services including commissioning.
Meetings	Every second month starting January
Contact	Tania von Hospenthal tania@bad.org.uk
	Communications Sub-Committee
Function	To implement and oversee a Communications Strategy, to promote dermatology services and the specialty to members of the public and to improve internal communications with members.
Meetings	Quarterly
Contact	Nina Goad nina@bad.org.uk
	Conference & Events Committee
Function	To consider all aspect of the current organisation and future development of the BAD Annual Meeting and any other meeting organised by the BAD.  To oversee the external meetings organized by the Conference & Event Services Department.
Meetings	Quarterly, starting February
Contact	Chris Garrett christopherg@bad.org.uk
	Dermatology Council for Scotland
Function	The Dermatology Council for is a BAD subcommittee comprising dermatologists,  dermatology nurses, patient and Primary Care representatives.Its roles are to advise the BAD Executive on matters relating to the practice of dermatology within  and to represent and promote the interests of dermatology patients by communication with members of the Scottish Governement and their officers.
Meetings	Three times a year.
Contact	Monica Parrondo monica@bad.org.uk
	Dermatology Council for Wales
Function	To advise the BAD Executive on matters relating to the practice of Dermatology in Wales, and to act as the Specialty Advisory Committee on Dermatology to the Welsh Medical Committee which reports to the Welsh Assembly Government.
Meetings	Three times a year (ad hoc meetings where necessary).
Contact	Secretariat admin@bad.org.uk
	Education Sub-Committee/SAC Joint Assessment Board
Function	To advise members of the BAD Executive Committee on aspects of training, and assessment of training in dermatology and to act as an interface with other relevant bodies such the SAC of the JCHMT and the BSID.
Meetings	Five times a year.
Contact	Kasia Kmieckowiak kasia@bad.org.uk
	Fellowship Awards Sub-Committee
Function	To co-ordinate undergradute and postgraduate fellowships in the field of dermatology.
Meetings	Twice yearly, usually 4 weeks after fellowship deadline date.
Contact	Sophie Cox admin@bad.org.uk
	Finance Sub-Committee
Function	To consider the financial aspects of the Association's affairs.
Meetings	Quarterly, starting in March.
Contact	Catherine Hanaway catherine.hanaway@bad.org.uk
	Health Informatics Sub-Committee
Function	To promote and take a strategic view of health informatics and to liaise with the British Teledermatology Society and Website Sub-committee.
Meetings	Every four months.
Contact	Dr M. Firouz Mohd Mustapa firouz@bad.org.uk
	Historical Collection Sub-Committee
Function	The BAD Historical Archive Collection was founded to safeguard at BAD House, and disseminate when needed, important archival materials relating to British dermatology.
Meetings	Three times a year
Contact	Maria Louro-Luana maria@bad.org.uk
	National Dermatology Trainee Sub-Committee
Function	A forum for the exchange of views and information relating to trainee matters.
Meetings	Twice a year.
Contact	Kasia Kmieckowiak kasia@bad.org.uk
	Newsletter Sub-Committee
Function	The editorial committee responsible for publishing relevant views and information in the quarterly newsletter and commissioning articles to reflect members’ interests.
Meetings	Monthly.
Contact	Maria Louro-Luana maria@bad.org.uk
	Staff and Associate Specialists Sub-Committee
Function	To develop job descriptions and monitor posts in order to support non consultant career grade doctors working predominantly in dermatology, to offer career advice particularly in relation to flexible careers and to liaise with the RCP, BMA and other organisations working to improve service conditions and training opportunities of this grade of doctors.
Meetings	Every three months.
Contact	Monica Parrondo  monica@bad.org.uk
	Patient Support Group
Function	To meet with the representatives of the patient support groups for the exchange of current issues and to facilitate mutual support and collaboration.
Meetings	May and November.
Contact	Monica Parrondo monica@bad.org.uk
	Private and Independent Practice Sub-Committee
	The Executive continually review the role of the various committtees within the BAD, particularly with a view to ensuring that they fit within the business structure of the organisation. As part of this review, the position of the Private and Independent Practice Subcommittee (PIPSC) was considered. Given the chances in healthcare provision, and particularly the increasing role of private providers within the NHS, it seemed sensible that private practice now fitted most usefully within the Clinical Services Unit, where questions about service delivery are managed. The PIPSC therefore met for the last time in July 2009. The current Chair of the PIPSC has become a full member of the Clinical Services Group. The Private Practice course will continue, but run directly by BAD House.  For information on courses please contact Monica Parrondo monica@bad.org.uk
	Publishing Sub-Committee
Function	To meet with the BAD’s publishers to discuss business and editorial issues related to the BJD and CED.  To discuss new publishing projects.
Meetings	Twice a year in December and June. Additional editorial meetings are held by the Editors throughout the year.
Contact	John Caulfield john@bad.org.uk
	Research Sub-Committee
Function	To advise members of the BAD Executive Committee on aspects of promoting and supporting research into skin health and disease and to act as an interface with other relevant bodies such as the BSID, RCP, SAC, BSF and external organisations.
Meetings	Four times per year.
Contact	Kasia Kmieckowiak kasia@bad.org.uk
	Strategic Working Party
Function	To plan BAD strategy over a two-three year period.
Meetings	One meeting held each year and ad hoc meetings as and when required.
Contact	Marilyn Benham marilyn@bad.org.uk
	Therapy & Guidelines Sub-Committee
Function	To commission clinical guidelines for the BAD, to collaborate with and help prepare official responses to external organisations on issues surrounding guidelines and therapies, to produce and commission the BAD's Patient Information Leaflets (PILs), to edit dermatology guidelines produced for GPs and to provide assistance in the updating of the British National Formulary. Part of the BAD's Clinical Standards Unit.
Meetings	Every two months, five times a year.
Contact	Dr M. Firouz Mohd Mustapa firouz@bad.org.uk
	Website Sub-Committee
Function	To co-ordinate the upkeep and further development of the BAD Website.
Meetings	Monthly
Contact	Maria Louro-Luana maria@bad.org.uk