Background
Since moving into our new premises in August 2011 the surgery has been developing a Patient Participation Group. The group comprises of a range of people registered with Newton Drive Health Centre and we continue to look for, and maintain, a cross section of our Patient population who feel they would like to be involved in helping to shape the future of the practice as we continue along the change within the NHS .
In 2012-13 our group has been actively involved in the design and method of completion of our practice survey, followed by discussion of the results, and considering changes which the practice can realistically make to improve patient services and meet the needs of patients. Several suggestions from the group have also been introduced into the practice. The group has a suggestion box in the practice waiting room and welcomes thoughts and suggestions from other patients which they are happy to discuss on their behalf.
Overview
The overall aim of the group is to develop a positive and constructive relationship between Patients, the Practice and the Community that it serves, ensuring that the Practice remains accountable and responsive to all its Patient needs. All registered Patients are welcome to join the Patient Participation Group, drawing from a diverse mix of patients who use the services at Newton Drive Health Centre.
Membership is on a voluntary basis and is unpaid. There is no specific contract or duration for anyone to be a member of the group. In the interests of effective decision making, it is anticipated membership of the core will be limited to 12. Specialist “sub-groups” may be formed to deal with specific topical areas in order to utilise individual skills and experience.
The key aims of the PPG are:
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- To create and improve two-way communication between the Practice and the Patient population.
- To bring a sense of Partnership between the Practice and the Patient population.
- To provide a vehicle by which the Patient population can have an influence over the way in which the facilities and services, provided by the Practice, are planned and used.
- To provide constructive feedback of Patient population needs, concerns and interests.
- To support the Practice in Health promotion and preventative medicine.
- To collect Patient opinions and experiences in order to help the Practice evaluate and, where appropriate, improve its services.
Meetings
Initially the group met monthly, however it is now being held at 6 week intervals and we anticipate will become bi-monthly, changing in accordance with the needs of the group as time progresses. If you are interested in becoming a member of the PPG you are welcome to contact us at any time. If you feel you may like to become involved the date of the next meeting can usually be found on the website, displayed within the practice and on the practice newsletter. All patients are welcome to join us at any meeting. This will give an overview of the group and its purpose, together with a chance to meet the other members. Attendance at a meeting leaves you under no obligation to become a member.
Minutes
2013
- PPG Minutes 29th April 2013
- PPG Minutes 10th June 2013
- PPG Minutes 22nd July 2013
- PPG Minutes 2nd September 2013
- PPG Minutes 14th October 2013
- PPG Minutes 25th November 2013
2014
- PPG Minutes 13th January 2014
- PPG Minutes 24th February 2014
- PPG Minutes 7th April 2014
- PPG Minutes 23rd June 2014
- PPG Minutes 28th July 2014
- PPG Minutes 22nd September 2014
- PPG Minutes 3rd November 2014
2015
- PPG Minutes 5th January 2015
- PPG Minutes 16th February 2015
- PPG Report Year 4 (2015)
- PPG Minutes 13th April 2015
- PPG Minutes 1st June 2015
- PPG Minutes 13th July 2015
- PPG Minutes 7th September 2015
- PPG Minutes 19th October 2015
- PPG Minutes 30th November 2015
2016
- PPG Minutes 12th January 2016
- PPG Minutes 23rd February 2016
- PPG Minutes 19th April 2016
- PPG minutes 12th July 2016
- PPG Minutes 23rd August 2016
- PPG Minutes 15th November 2016
2017
- PPG Minutes 10th January 2017
- PPG Minutes 21st February 2017
- PPG Minutes 4th April 2017
- PPG Minutes 27th June 2017
- PPG Minutes 8th August 2017
2018
- PPG Minutes 23rd January 2018
- PPG Minutes 6th March 2018
- PPG Minutes 17th April 2018
- PPG Minutes 5th June 2018
- PPG Minutes 24th July 2018
- PPG Minutes 11th September 2018
- PPG Minutes 7th November 2018